AR810 - Solar Engineer
Location: Swindon
Salary: £34,000 - £39,000 + Bonus
Overview
First Military Recruitment are currently supporting our client in the search for a Solar Engineer. The purpose of this role is to maintain Solar plants in an optimum operating condition. Our client is keen to offer opportunities to Ex-Military personnel, but all applications will be considered.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Adhere to all HSE procedures at all times and play an active role in risk assessment.
* Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical components, inverters (i.e., thermal analysis, performance analysis), modules (i.e., thermal analysis, integrity checks), CCTV / Security Systems, Monitoring systems, Structures (i.e., bolt tightening, corrosion checks).
* Provide comprehensive reports in line with company standards, in a prompt and diligent manner; these business-critical reports can be prepared remotely, not necessarily at site or in the office.
* Provide electrical maintenance services for portfolio of solar farms in a specified region. This will require regular travel to sites in your allocated region.
* On occasions you will be expected to travel to different regions to provide extra support if required.
* Assist with the compilation of insurance and warranty claims.
* Take full ownership of assigned sites.
* Manage relationships local subcontractors.
Skills and Qualifications
* A recognised electrical qualification such as City and Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition), would be an advantage.
* Any Inverters maintenance course would be an advantage.
* Testing and inspection certification 2391 an advantage.
* Electrically trained; BS7671 and Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent (e.g., apprenticeship completed, IET etc)
* Able to safely pass LV1 assessment.
* Previous experience working as Electricians Mate.
* Industrial PV installation maintenance experience.
* Inverter maintenance experience.
* High Voltage (HV) Switching experience.
* Knowledge of network infrastructure (e.g., LAN, routers, switches).
* Clean, full Driving Licence.
* Working at heights is an advantage.
* Be comfortable working in a team.
* Good time-management and punctuality.
* Able to work under pressure.
* Able to prioritise workload effectively.
* Able to work remotely without close supervision.
* HSE awareness.
* Being pro-active, able to work autonomously and use initiative.
* Problem solving attitude.
* Naturally inquisitive with strong technical understanding.
* A 'can-do' attitude and willingness to be adaptable.
* Passionate about renewables (highly desirable).
* Motivated and willing to receive training and development.
* Be comfortable in an out-door work environment.
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