Solar Farm Maintenance Technician - Gloucester region

Role

Climate17 have partnered with an independent renewable engineering company that specialises in keeping large-scale solar farms and battery storage systems operating safely, efficiently and at peak performance on behalf of their clients.

They are looking for a talented electrical technician join a highly experienced team managing one of the largest solar farm portfolios in the UK. In return you will be rewarded with a high level of job satisfaction, training and proven career progression within a stable industry.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• You will be responsible for maintaining the operation and production of solar parks.
• Regular reporting to the Senior Engineer and working to tight schedules, the role will be based from home and will require regular travel and some overnight stays, with all expenses paid.
• You will ensure timely and planned operations are delivered to the highest standards, together with fault finding and reporting to Head Office.
• Electrical inspection of the plant, to include DC and LV/HV sides of the production
• Testing and resolution of the electrical systems, producing electrical certificates, together with ancillary items such as CCTV, communication centres and weather stations
• Mechanical checks and maintenance to the structure and buildings within the site, ensuring all equipment is clean and functioning correctly
• Grounds Maintenance, Checking fencing and perimeter security systems, vegetation growth, ensuring the site is always well presented
• Conduct regular and planned visits to multiple sites while also managing unplanned response to issues as they arise.
• Managing stock and requisitions with the assistance of Head Office
• Attend regular meetings with senior management at Head Office
• Reporting of any abnormalities to the Senior Engineer and resolution of problems
• Work according to company Integrated Management System to help achieve Quality, H&S and Environmental objectives.

Skills preferred:
 

• Solar PV experience is desirable
• Experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance
• C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing preferred
• Practical construction experience and Solar PV Knowledge an advantage
• Full and clean UK driving Licence
• A can do and practical mind set is essential for this varied role
• Right to live and work in the UK – Sponsorship is not available

Location:          Gloucester region



About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

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