Introduction
We are looking for a motivated Approved Electrician with experience in the maintenance of large-scale ground-mounted solar PV plants to support us in South Wales. With your good working knowledge and experience in photovoltaics and ideally high-voltage systems, you will carry out maintenance and remedial work, carry out testing and manage subcontractors onsite. You will demonstrate a good dexterity and confidence in using AC/DC electrical test equipment, including MC4 crimpers and other tooling used within the solar PV industry.
What we are looking for
* Have an understanding of Microsoft Office, phone/tablet and document reporting structures.
* Have a basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and Regulations.
* At least two years working experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites.
* Hold a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
* Hold a vocational qualification (NVQ LV3) in the electrical industry.
* National Electrotechnical Training (NET) AM2 certificate.
* Additional relevant certifications such as:
o Level3 BS7671:2018 (18th Ed).
o 2391 test and inspection.
o ECS Electrician Card desirable.
o SMSTS desirable.
o HV/AP desirable.
* Based in South Wales and willing to travel to sites as required, in addition to occasional visits to the main office in Milton Keynes
* Valid driver’s license
Your Tasks
* Installation of cabling and modules on the arrays.
* Terminate cables and connectors at DC and AC distribution boxes.
* Install cabling on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.).
* Fault Identification on electrical components, communications equipment and monitoring equipment by means of testing.
* Carry out annual testing (String testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing and thermal imaging).
* Carry out test and inspection of newly installed AC equipment in accordance with BS7671.
* Compile necessary reports and update the company’s ticketing system.
* Manage subcontractors onsite.
* Assist asset managers / operationsmanagers with small works quotations.
* Work with electrical labourers, electricians, asset & site Managers.
* Carry out any H&S actions and routines as determined by client and company.
* Undertake any necessary training.
* Mentoring or training other members of the team.
* Take part in the on-call rota for weekends.
What we can offer
* Interesting projects in a future-oriented growth market
* Flexible working hours
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension contributions through NEST scheme
* Private healthcare & Life Assurance
* A great team & flat hierarchies
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your complete application (including availability and salary expectations) via the button "Bewerben".
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