Senior O&M Technician - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Carbon60 are seeking experienced Senior O&M Technicians to join our client's team on a permanent basis, supporting current and upcoming Renewable Energy Projects (Solar & Battery Storage) in the Newcastle area.
Role -Senior O&M Technician
Sector - Renewable Energy (Solar/B.E.S.S/Grid Connection)
Location - 100% Site Based - Newcastle Upon Tyne area
Working Hours - 40 Hours Per Week
Start Date - ASAP
Salary - £40,000 - £50,000 D.O.E + Package
Equipment: Company Car & Tool Kit Provided
Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in all O&M activities related to overall sites improvement and maintenance works related to the LV and HV electrical network
• Performing the Electrical Site Technician duties on site/ Manage and provide hands on assistance with the delivery of maintenance activities
• Carry out scheduled Preventive maintenance activities and non-scheduled Corrective Maintenance activities
• Plan and oversee non-scheduled Corrective Maintenance activities
• Keeps records/logs of the scheduled/non-scheduled maintenance HV/LV activities either performed by himself or other contractors · Prepare corrective and preventive maintenance reports upon completion
• Produce in-house RAMS for HV/LV scheduled works · Ensure compliance to company's Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs)
• Maintaining the Safe Systems of Work (Functional responsibility for all AP's)
• Ensure electrical safety across the sites, during HV, LV or other electrical works
• Ensure compliance of the HV/LV activities with local rules and regulations
• Assist in developing new maintenance procedures where necessary
• Identify resources/subcontractors to perform Maintenance activities if necessary (specialized companies, suppliers, etc.)
• As necessary, oversee activity of contractors to ensure smooth, reliable, effective and efficient implementation of any maintenance works undertaken in sites.
• Complete all paperwork including labour returns, timesheets, expenses, and material allocations
• Liaise with Operational management team and site operatives day to day issues
• Performing the Electrical Site Technician (LV & HV) duties on site.
• Work on DC, LV & HV systems and circuit protection and be able to diagnose any issues.
• Respond in a timely manner to breakdowns/emergency fault situations
• Diagnose faults and Inspect work in progress and upon completion. · Submit switching schedules in accordance with pre-agreed project programs.
• Achieve safety from the system and issue of safety documents in accordance with specific Authorisation levels and client OSR's.
• Promote a positive HS&E culture whilst recommending new initiatives for continuous improvement.
• To identify improvement of activities and training needs and give feedback of findings to senior managers and directors.
• Attend and actively contribute to the Health & Safety Initiatives.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience as field technician for PV Solar projects
• Experience in HV systems
• Strong Electrical Safety Knowledge
• NVQ3 qualified Electrician
• Holder of up to date HV AP course (HV AP2 / AP3 Authorization)
• Good mechanical knowledge
• Proficient in electrical systems design and solar connection
• 18th Edition Certificate
• SMSTS, or IOSH or other equivalent
• First Aider Certificate
• Competent Microsoft Office User
• Awareness of electrical safety rules and competency to prepare electrical safety rules
• City Guilds 2391 - Test and Inspection or current equivalent.
• City Guilds 2382 -18th edition wiring regulations or current equivalent.
• City Guilds 2330, 2360 or 2365 Electrical Installation or current equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• UK Drivers License
• Willing to Travel
• Strong IT Skills
• EPC experience (Desirable)
• Happy working Multiple Sites

What's In It For You?

• 100% on field (flexibility for some days to work from home to be discussed further)
• Company car provided.
• Company laptop and mobile provided.
• Tool kits (electrical instruments, hand tools) provided.
• Insurance scheme

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.