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Job Purpose
This role will cover sites in the Newquay and St Austell area.
The Technician (Solar) is a field-based role performing operations and maintenance duties on utility-scale ground-mounted solar PV plants & BESS. The overall purpose of the role is to ensure the plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality, and performance at a cost that meets the operational budget, as part of an industry-leading team of renewable energy specialists.
The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified electrician with experience operating and maintaining MW-scale power plants, with DC and HV electrical competencies. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend on-call duties as part of a rota. An overtime system is in place.
A company vehicle, smartphone, and laptop/tablet will be provided. RES offers a comprehensive package of benefits including contributory pension, private health insurance, and investment in role-specific training. Strong candidates will have the opportunity to work towards Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status.
RES prides itself on its in-house training program, providing full training. Technicians demonstrating an attitude and aptitude for career progression will be encouraged to broaden their experience to advanced levels such as HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP). For team members embodying our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence, the opportunities for growth are significant.
Key Accountabilities
1. Adherence to and management of health and safety requirements at all times, helping to maintain and improve safety standards across the plants.
2. Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status in line with training received, experience gained, and individual role requirements.
3. Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer, and contractual requirements.
4. Inspect, test, and maintain plant and equipment.
5. Undertake AC and DC system testing, troubleshooting, and fault-finding.
6. Carry out reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and resolution promptly.
7. Troubleshoot and repair sensors and communication equipment, including RS485, Ethernet, and fibre optic networks.
8. Configure computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates.
9. Occasionally assist with ground maintenance, cleaning, or mechanical work.
10. Induct and manage subcontractors, ensure their safe working, and undertake quality checks on their work.
11. Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports.
12. Maintain close communication with the O&M office and team functions.
13. Travel between sites and offices.
14. Occasionally work away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to one week.
15. Perform other duties as appropriate for the role.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of central inverters is desirable.
* Principles of High Voltage operations.
* Strong technical understanding of AC, DC, SCADA, instrumentation, and communication networks.
* Good knowledge of solar PV technology is essential.
* Good knowledge of HVAC, fire protection, and security systems is desirable.
* Good knowledge of battery storage technology, with training available if needed.
Skills
* Strong commitment to safe working practices.
* Excellent communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
* Attention to detail.
* Positive, can-do attitude.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Adaptability to changing priorities and emergent issues.
* Enthusiasm for personal development.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret schematics and manuals.
* Computer skills for report writing, progress reporting, and email communication.
* Alignment with our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence.
Experience
* Experience in reading, writing, and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
* Experience liaising with equipment vendors for fault diagnosis support.
* DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing, and commissioning experience.
* Experience working remotely without close supervision.
* Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount).
* Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW-scale) is desirable.
* Experience installing or maintaining Ethernet and fibre optic communications.
* Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems.
* Experience with Central inverters.
* Experience with High Voltage switchgear.
Qualifications
* Full UK driving license.
* Approved Electrician status.
* Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) are highly valued.
* First aid qualifications.
* Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS).
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