Junior Solar Farm Technician

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Our client is a leading renewable energy developer at with a focus on the operations and maintenance of a broad portfolio of renewable energy assets.

Their team provides a comprehensive range of Operations and Maintenance services, including all electrical and non-electrical tasks required for the efficient maintenance of operating solar farms.

Responsibilities

• Understand the company’s detailed obligations in respect of your assigned sites, and ensure, monitor and report on compliance with those obligations.
• Be aware of HSE issues, report any on site issue to the Regional Manager and HSE Manager.
• Supporting colleagues with scheduled maintenance and corrective maintenance works (including HV maintenance) for solar plants to ensure the successful ongoing operation of the plants.
• Supporting colleagues with plant performance, work quality and site appearance (both electrical, landscaping, and other).
• Maintain regular contact with the Regional Manager and Area Supervisor to coordinate site works effectively and seek guidance where required.
• Together with other Junior & Site Technicians, effectively resolve work tickets and report back any required information to the Project Manager, Regional Manager or Area Supervisor (or other seniors where required) in a professional, complete and timely manner.
• Liaise with internal and external parties such as in-house LV, HV and Ground maintenance teams, subcontractors, Landowners and other third parties as required and directed.
• Professionally and diligently undertake all required training and development.

Requirements

Essential:

• C&G / NVQ3 Electrical
• C&G BS7671 17th/18th edition
• Experience of working in the electrical industry
• Experience in working with solar PV technology
• Computer literate
• Can work under own initiative and a Team Player
• Full UK Driving License
• Attention to detail
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable:

• Qualifications or training in specific PV inverter technologies
• Communications or networking qualifications
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• C&G 2391 Inspection and testing
• Some experience working on ground mounted solar farms/larger-scale rooftop solar PV

About us

Climate17 are recruitment specialists across Clean Energy & Environmental markets. Our extensive experience, expert market knowledge and passion for what we do stand us apart.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company car