Solar & Battery Storage Technician

Solar & Battery Storage Technician

Job Purpose

The Solar & Battery Storage Technician is a field-based role performing operations and maintenance tasks on utility-scale Battery Storage plants and ground mounted solar PV plants.

You will ensure the plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance at a cost that meets operational budget, as part of an industry-leading team of renewable energy specialists.

You will be a qualified electrician with experience operating and maintaining MW-scale power plants, with DC and HV electrical competencies.

This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend on-call duties as part of a rota. An overtime system is in place.

A company vehicle, smart phone and laptop/tablet will be provided.

Accountabilities Reporting to the Solar & Storage O&M Manager, you will:

Follow and manage health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards across the plants

Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status determined by training received, experience gained and in line with individual job role requirements

Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements

Inspect, test and maintain plant and equipment

Undertake AC and DC system testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding

Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution promptly

Troubleshoot and repair on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks

Configure computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates

Occasionally assist with ground maintenance, cleaning or mechanical work

Induct and manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working and undertake quality checks on their work

Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports

Keep in close communication with the O&M office and team functions

Travel between the sites and offices

Occasionally work away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time

Other tasks determined by the role Knowledge

Knowledge of central inverters desirable

Principles of High Voltage operations

Technical understanding of AC, DC, SCADA, instrumentation and communications networks

Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology is essential

Good knowledge and understanding of HVAC, fire protection, security systems is desirable

Good knowledge and understanding of Battery Storage technology, although training can be given in this area Experience

Experience, reading, writing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements

Experience working with equipment vendors to support diagnosis of faults

DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and commissioning

Experience working remotely

Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount)

Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW- scale) is desirable

Experience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communications

Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems

Work with Central inverters

Work with High Voltage switchgear Skills And Attributes

Approach to safe working practices

Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English

Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues

Enthusiasm for personal development

Able to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals

Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email

Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence Qualifications

Full UK driving licence

Approved Electrician

Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued

First aid qualifications

Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)