Solar Technician

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Working field based in Cornwall or South Coast for a leading Solar O&M Solar Specialist. Ideal for an Electrician passionate about renewable energy seeking a new challenge in operations and maintenance of utility-scale solar PV plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
 

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The Solar Technician job itself where you will ensure that solar PV plants and BESS operate safely, efficiently, and effectively, achieving outstanding performance standards while adhering to budgetary requirements. This field-based position involves both planned and reactive maintenance duties across various sites, with occasional on-call weekend duties as part of a rota.  More specifically:

• Health & Safety: Adhere to and promote the highest safety standards, continuously improving safety protocols across all sites.
• Operations & Maintenance: Perform planned inspections, testing, and maintenance of AC/DC systems, inverters, and plant equipment.
• Fault Diagnosis & Repairs: Troubleshoot and resolve issues on sensors, communication equipment (e.g., RS485, Ethernet, fibre optics), and other systems.
• System Configuration: Update firmware and configure computer-based devices and components.
• Subcontractor Management: Supervise subcontractors, ensuring safe working practices and high-quality outcomes.
• Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate maintenance logs and produce detailed reports.
• Travel: Travel between sites and offices, occasionally staying away from home for training or site coverage (up to one week).

You will have

To be successful as Solar Technician you will have a healthy mix of the following:

• Fully qualified electrician.
• Inspection and testing qualifications (e.g., C&G 2391 or 2394/5) are highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of solar PV technology.
• Strong technical knowledge of AC/DC systems, SCADA, instrumentation, and communication networks.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read technical manuals and schematic diagrams.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS) and First Aid certifications are beneficial.

You will get

A Solar Technician here enjoys competitive salary to £45K, OTE £60K PA + Benefits

Plus Van, 22 + 8 days annual leave progressing by a day annually per year served)

You can apply

To Solar Technician by pushing the button on this job posting (recommended), or by sending CV in confidence to anthony@macstaff.co.uk

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