Solar PV Engineer

Ideally based in the Warwickshire region but will cover locations in Telford, Southam and Atherstone.

My client is one of the world's leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar power plants. Founded in 2001 it has developed into an international company with around 500 employees in five different countries. To date, they have installed over 480 PV systems with a total output of more than 4 GW worldwide. As one of the world's largest O&M service providers, the solar energy specialist also takes care of operation and maintenance for a capacity of 1,7 GW of PV plants.

Key responsibilities

Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
Complying with company procedures
Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
Performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs
Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.
Job specific risk assessment, analysis and operational limitations. Report all near misses to manager
Supervision and coordination of third-party contractors carrying out works on site
Coordinate third party contractors to comply with H&S Regulations
Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, that are suitable for audit
Fault finding of both AC and DC systems.

Skills required

Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations.
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HV AP qualification
Harness Trained (desirable, but training provided if required)
First Aid Trained
Fire Marshal
H/S IOSH qualification (desirable, but training provided if required)
Central Inverter manufacturer provided training qualifications
Knowledge of maintenance procedures and ability to follow maintenance schedules
Knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems such as AC distribution boards, AC & DC combiner boxes, automation panels, etc.
Knowledge of CCTV systems and SCADA systems
Knowledge of High Voltage systems, from 33kV, in terms of switching operations and maintenance
Good working knowledge of industry instruments and testing equipment such as Digital Multimeters, Amp clamp-meters, insulation resistance testers etc.
3+ Year in Solar PV O&M ground mount
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