Maintenance & Testing: Perform routine maintenance, testing, and corrective work on deployed solar PV systems.
Compliance: Adhere to company procedures and health & safety regulations.
Preventative Maintenance: Execute preventative maintenance in line with the PPM annual plan.
Corrective Maintenance: Address and resolve issues as they arise.
Reporting: Submit detailed reports on activities performed during site visits and daily operations through the online reporting system.
Risk Assessment: Conduct job-specific risk assessments and analyses, reporting near misses to the manager.
Contractor Coordination: Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors on-site to ensure compliance with H&S regulations.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of electrical testing suitable for audits.
Fault Diagnosis: Troubleshoot and resolve issues in both AC and DC systems.
Issue Escalation: Inform the manager of any operational issues.
Health & Safety Compliance: Follow fire, health, and safety requirements, including understanding applicable policies, risk assessments, and attending required training.
Other Duties: Perform any additional reasonable tasks as requested by a manager.
Travel: Be available for occasional overnight stays when required.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Electrical Installations: Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification.
Certifications:
C&G 2382-18
C&G 2391-52 or equivalent
HV AP qualification
First Aid certification
Fire Marshal certification
H&S IOSH qualification (desirable; training provided if required)
Additional Training: Manufacturer certifications for central inverters; harness training (desirable; training provided if necessary).
Technical Proficiency:
Strong knowledge of AC and DC systems, including AC distribution boards, combiner boxes, and automation panels
Familiarity with High Voltage systems (33kV), including switching operations and maintenance
Understanding of CCTV and SCADA systems
Skilled in using industry-standard instruments such as multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers
Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Solar PV O&M for ground-mounted systems