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O&M Field Service Engineer - Solar Farms

Climate17
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Climate17 is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer for a consultancy specializing in high voltage and engineering services for solar farms in the UK.
  • The role involves planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across solar farm sites in Central/East Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, with travel expenses covered.
  • Candidates should have experience in electrical system installation and maintenance, specifically for large-scale solar PV assets, and must hold NVQ Level 3 electrical certification and BS7671 18th edition.
  • The position requires routine maintenance of various electrical components and systems, as well as fault finding and managing subcontractors.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in the field.
RoleClimate17 are working exclusively with a High Voltage and Engineering services consultancy who maintain a growing portfolio of large-scale solar farms across the UK.They are actively searching for an experienced Field Service Engineer to undertake a mixture of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across their expanding portfolio of solar farms.Responsibilities
  • Travel to sites across Central/East Scotland and the Republic of Ireland – vehicle and flights and/or ferries provided.
  • Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
  • Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
  • Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations (excluding equipment).
  • Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.)
  • Routine maintenance activities on security system devices (cameras, barriers, etc.)
  • Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities (thermal imaging, insulation tester, etc.)
  • Execute corrective measures to keep the system available.
  • Engage and manage subcontractors.
  • Called to perform reactive and corrective maintenance activities as well as, from time to time to manage subcontractors and control quality of activities performed.
  • Partake in the company weekend/public holiday working & callout rota.
Requirements
  • Experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for industrial sites.
  • Experience in maintaining large scale solar PV assets.
  • Good knowledge of MS office tools.
  • NVQ Level 3 electrical certification, or equivalent.
  • BS7671 18th edition.
  • C&G 2391 Testing & inspection – Desirable.
  • OP40/AP15 High voltage – Desirable
  • Valid and clean car driving license.
Location:          Remote – sites across Scotland and Ireland.About UsClimate17 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.Inclusive Application ProcessClimate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.