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Solar O&M Engineer

Climate17
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is a leading international renewable energy company seeking an experienced Solar O&M Technician for the maintenance of solar farms.
  • The role requires at least 1 year of experience in ground-mounted solar farms and the installation or maintenance of 3-phase solar PV systems.
  • Key responsibilities include performing scheduled and corrective maintenance, ensuring compliance with site obligations, and addressing HSE issues.
  • Candidates should possess relevant qualifications such as C&G 2330, C&G 2391, and C&G BS7671, along with a full UK driving license.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, though the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.
SummaryOur client is a leading international renewable energy company at with a focus on the operations and maintenance of a broad portfolio of renewable energy assets.They are actively searching for an experienced Solar O&M Technician to provide a comprehensive range of services, including all electrical and non-electrical tasks required for the efficient maintenance of operating solar farms. Responsibilities
  • Perform scheduled maintenance and corrective maintenance works (including HV maintenance) for solar plants to ensure the successful ongoing operation of the plants.
  • Understand the company’s detailed obligations in respect of the Site/Lead Technician’s 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 and implement necessary measures to improve HSE.
  • Take primary on-site responsibility for plant performance, work quality and site appearance (both electrical, landscaping, and other).
  • Maintain regular contact with the Technical Operations Planner, Regional Manager and Area Supervisor to coordinate site works effectively and seek guidance where required.
  • Together with other Site Technicians, effectively resolve work tickets and report back any required information to the Project Manager, Technical Operations Planner or Regional Manager (or other seniors where required) in a professional, complete and time
  • Liaise with internal and external parties such as in-house LV, HV and Ground maintenance
  • teams, subcontractors and other third parties as required and directed.
  • Take part in the company’s on-call rota for non-working hours (including bank holidays and weekend).
Requirements
  • 1+ years’ experience working on ground mounted solar farms (Desirable)
  • 1+ years’ experience in the installation or ongoing maintenance of 3-phase solar PV systems (Desirable)
  • Central inverter experience – preferably Gamesa
  • C&G 2330 level 2/3 or equivalent
  • C&G 2391 Inspection and testing
  • C&G BS7671 17th/18th edition
  • Full UK Driving License
  • Computer literate
  • Attention to detail
  • Qualifications or training in specific PV inverter technologies; Communications or networking qualifications; IOSH or NEBOSH (Desirable)
  • HV qualifications AP15 or OP40 (Desirable)
  • Right to live and work in the EU (essential)
Location:          Sites across northern EnglandAbout 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.