The Position
* RES currently provides High Voltage Operations and Maintenance (HV O&M) Services to renewable energy assets in the UK & Ireland. Due to increased demand from our clients, we are seeking an HVTechnician (Fitter/Jointer/AP) ideally33kV to grow and improve this service.
* TheHV Technicianis a site-based role performing Operation & Maintenance along with installation and repair duties on utility-scale solar/wind and battery storage sites. There will be an element of home/office working for other duties.
* Ideally the candidate will be a fully qualified 33kV Fitter/Jointer with experience installing, maintaining, and repairing utility-scale renewable sites/equipment.
* You will need to be located near/travel to operational plants and have a full driving licence. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend.
* A company vehicle, phone and laptop/tablet will be provided. An overtime system is in place. RES provides a comprehensive package of benefits including contributory pension, private health insurance and investment in role specific training.
Key Accountabilities
* Always adherence to health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards.
* Achieve and maintain Competent Person status, ideally AP.
* Become fully conversant and make sure that all works are undertaken in accordance with the RES Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules and Safety Rule Instructions.
* Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance of HV Equipment according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements.
* Carry out Cable jointing or termination works as required up to 33kV.
* Installation of new equipment up to 33kV.
* Repair of equipment up to 33kV.
* Writing maintenance and inspection reports.
* Assist with troubleshooting and fault-finding on RES controlled plant/equipment.
* Assist with fault resolution in a timely manner.
* Keeping accurate maintenance records and compiling reports.
* Occasionally assisting with ground maintenance or mechanical work.
* Keeping in close communication with the O&M office.
* Reacting to emergencies, site outages and changing circumstances.
* Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover RES controlled sites in other geographical areas where required.
* Other duties commensurate with the role.
Knowledge
Essential:
* HV Safe Systems of Work.
* Knowledge of HV equipment and the ability to identify potential issues.
* Cable Jointing and termination up to 33kV.
* Equipment install up to 33kV.
Desirable:
* Knowledge of solar farm assets.
* Earthing system installation and test. Protection system installation.
Skills
Essential:
* Strong approach to safe working practices.
* Able to install/maintain various types of HV plant/equipment.
* Able to joint and terminate cables up to 33kV.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Good people skills.
* Ability to identify problems, conduct analysis and develop solutions.
Desirable:
* Able to use equipment for testing suitable for the role.
Experience
* Switchgear fitting experience.
* Transformer install.
* Cable Jointing and termination.
* Dead testing on HV Plant.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Full UK driving licence.
* Previously held fitting/jointing authorisation under high voltage electrical safety rules.
* Experience in engineering or other relevant qualification, or equivalent industry experience.
* CITB SSSTS or equivalent.
Desirable:
* Holds or previously held Fitting/Jointing authorisations under DNO Safety Rules.
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