Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a global leader in solar energy solutions to recruit a PV Engineer for their UK operations.
The strategically important PV Engineer role comes with a competitive salary ranging from 35,000 to 43,000 (rising upon SCADA training), bonus opportunities, and an excellent benefits package, including health cover and pension contributions.
If you're a skilled electrical professional with experience in solar PV operations and maintenance and are looking to join a company driving the European energy transition, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and Duties
Reporting to the O&M Manager, you will:
* Perform routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems.
* Fault-find on both AC and DC systems, including AC distribution boards, combiner boxes, automation panels, and central inverters.
* Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors, ensuring compliance with H&S regulations.
* Provide detailed site visit reports via the online reporting system.
* Occasionally travel overnight or work weekends on a rota basis (with additional pay).
* Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance as per the annual plan and operational needs.
* Maintain accurate records of electrical testing suitable for audit.
* Comply with all fire, health, and safety requirements and attend relevant training.
Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Installations.
* C&G 2382-18 and C&G 2391-52 or equivalent (Test & Inspect).
* HV AP qualification.
* Knowledge of maintenance procedures, AC/DC electrical systems, and high-voltage systems (33kV).
* Previous utility scale solar experience or commercial SCADA systems are desirable (training provided if required).
Personal Skills
The PV Engineer role would suit someone who is:
* Highly skilled in electrical systems and maintenance procedures.
* Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
* Experienced in maintaining compliance with H&S regulations.
* Willing to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends when necessary.
Salary and Benefits of the PV Engineer Role
* Salary: 35,000-43,000 (DOE)
* Weekend rota pay: additional 6,000 per annum.
* KPI-driven bonus.
* Employer pension contributions up to 6%.
* Full health cover.
* 4x life cover.
* 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Company vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and PPE provided.
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