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SalaryAbout Lightsource bp
Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world’s transition to low carbon energy.
With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future.
We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.
Purpose of the role
Lightsource bp provide comprehensive Operation & Maintenance (O&M) solutions, including preventative and reactive maintenance, assessments, monitoring, reporting, cleaning services and engineering.
As part of Europe’s largest O&M fleet, the primary purpose of this Field Service Engineer position is to maintain Large Scale Solar plants to an optimum operating condition.
Location
The ideal candidate will be located around the Swansea area.
Duties and responsibilities
- Adhere to all HSE procedures at all times and play an active role in risk assessment.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of:
- electrical components.
- inverters (i.e. thermal analysis, performance analysis).
- modules (i.e. thermal analysis, integrity checks).
- CCTV/Security Systems. Monitoring systems.
- Structures (i.e. bolt tightening, corrosion checks).
- Provide comprehensive reports in line with Lightsource BP standards, in a prompt and diligent manner; these business-critical reports can be prepared remotely, not necessarily at site or in the office.
- Provide electrical maintenance services for portfolio of solar farms in a specified region. This will require regular travel to sites in your allocated region. On occasions you will be expected to travel to different regions to provide extra support if required.
- Assist with the compilation of insurance and warranty claims.
- Take full ownership of assigned sites.
- Manage relationships with local subcontractors
Knowledge & Minimum Experience Required
- Electrically trained; BS7671 and Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent (e.g. apprenticeship completed, IET etc)
- Able to safely pass LV1 assessment Desirable:
- Previous experience working as Electricians Mate.
- Industrial PV installation maintenance experience.
- Inverter maintenance experience.
- High Voltage (HV) Switching experience.
- Knowledge of network infrastructure (e.g. LAN, routers, switches).
Work Skills
- Clean, full Driving Licence.
- Working at heights is an advantage.
- Be comfortable working in a team.
- Good time-management and punctuality.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to prioritize workload effectively.
General Skills/Attributes
- Able to work remotely without close supervision.
- Highly Health & Safety Consious
- Being pro-active, able to work autonomously and use initiative.
- Problem solving attitude.
- Naturally inquisitive with strong technical understanding.
- A 'can-do' attitude and willingness to be adaptable.
- Passionate about renewables (highly desirable).
- Motivated and willing to receive training and development.
- Be comfortable in an out-door work environment.
Education and Qualifications
- A recognized electrical qualification such as City and Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition), would be an advantage.
- Any Inverters maintenance course would be an advantage
- Testing and inspection certification 2391 an advantage
Why you’ll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.
Our Core Values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
