Role: Senior PV Engineer (South East)  

Salary: £43,000

Location: Hertfordshire

Benefits:

• Weekend Cover Bonus
• Performance Bonus
• Pension Contribution
• Private Health Cover
• Life Assurance cover
• Company Van
• Mobile
• PC
• PPE

Our client is a global leader in EPC services, specialising in developing, constructing, and operating solar power plants. They have an extensive track record, having installed hundreds of PV systems with a combined output of 4 gigawatts worldwide.

As a major player in the O&M sector, they also oversee the operation and maintenance of a significant capacity of PV plants. Their mission is to drive the European energy transition forward and ensure a sustainable energy supply for future generations.

Due to organic growth, our client is looking to add a Senior PV Engineer to their team who can take charge of routine maintenance and remedial work on solar PV systems, working independently or as part of a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems.
• Comply with company procedures and policies.
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance according to the PPM annual plan.
• Perform Corrective Maintenance as needed.
• Report activities performed on-site daily through the online reporting system.
• Conduct job-specific risk assessments, analyses, and operational limitations, and report all near misses to the manager.
• Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors working on-site.
• Ensure third-party contractors comply with H&S regulations.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of electrical testing suitable for audit.
• Troubleshoot and fault find on both AC and DC systems.
• Alert the manager of any issues promptly.
• Comply with all required fire, health, and safety requirements for the working environment, including current applicable policies and risk assessments, and attend any required training.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by a manager within the company.
• Be prepared for occasional overnight stays if required.
• Participate in the weekend rota when trained on remote monitoring systems (additional pay).

Skills Required

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Installations
• C&G 2382-18 certification
• C&G 2391-52 or equivalent qualification
• HV AP qualification
• First Aid Trained
• Fire Marshal certification
• H/S IOSH qualification (desirable, training provided if needed)
• Central Inverter manufacturer training
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and schedules
• Understanding of AC and DC electrical systems
• Knowledge of CCTV and SCADA systems
• Familiarity with High Voltage systems, including 33kV switching operations and maintenance
• Proficient with industry instruments and testing equipment
• 3+ years of experience in Solar PV O&M (ground mount and rooftop)
• For electricians: NVQ Level 3 and Test & Inspect (C&G 2391)