Overview
Site Technician for utility-scale solar installations. The role focuses on operation, maintenance, and performance optimisation of large-scale solar photovoltaic power plants. Core duties include inspecting solar panels, conducting performance tests, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical faults, and replacing faulty or outdated components. The technician monitors system performance to maximise efficiency and meet energy production targets. New entrants are welcome.
Responsibilities
* Health and Safety: Identify risks at site, follow risk assessments and method statements, report on-site concerns to relevant managers. Ensure tasks are performed in line with industry best practice, laws, and regulations.
* Maintenance Activities: Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance to ensure ongoing operation of solar plants.
* Site Responsibility: Take on-site responsibility for plant performance, work quality, site security and appearance, including electrical systems and basic landscaping. Induct and safeguard third-party visitors.
* Coordination: Maintain regular contact with planners, managers and supervisors to coordinate site works and seek guidance as needed.
* Collaboration: Work with other site technicians to resolve tasks and provide necessary information to planners, managers and supervisors.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Liaise with internal and external teams (LV, HV, ground maintenance, sub-contractors, and other third parties) as directed.
* Training and Development: Undertake required training and development opportunities.
* Travel: Be able to travel to sites as required with necessary tools and equipment.
Skills and Experience
* Experience of installation and maintenance of solar PV systems, ideally at utility-scale.
* Experience with network diagnostics and remote communications.
* Familiarity with earthing systems including measuring and monitoring relays.
* Understanding of central/string inverters.
* Proficient in Microsoft applications (including Excel) and performance monitoring software.
* Knowledge of power electronics, power generation technologies and equipment.
* Understanding of CCTV systems.
* Commitment to continuing professional development.
Qualifications
* Essential: Level 3 Award in an Electrical, Mechanical or Engineering discipline (including AM2); Level 3 BS 7671 Electrical Installations; Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation or equivalent; Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Gold Card.
* Desirable: Level 3 Award in Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations; Qualifications or training in relevant solar PV inverter technologies; IOSH or NEBOSH certification.
Details of industry-recognised qualifications, including equivalents in devolved nations, can be found in the EAS Qualifications Guide.
New Entrants / Experienced
* New entrants typically require GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English and completion of a recognised apprenticeship or vocational training.
* Experienced: Pathway usually involves achieving a relevant Level 3 qualification, alongside minimum entry requirements such as a UK driving licence and ECS Gold Card. Some roles may require PV inverter training or safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH/IOSH).
Benefits
In addition to salary, benefits may include a company vehicle, overtime, performance bonuses, holiday allowance, and support with further skills development.
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