Job Purpose This role will cover sites in the Hastings/ Lewes/ Royal Tunbridge Wells areas.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.
RES provides a comprehensive package of benefits including contributory pension, private health insurance and investment in role specific training.
You will have the opportunity to work towards Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status.
RES pride ourselves on our in-house training programme and this is provided.
Technicians who demonstrate an attitude and aptitude for career progression will be encouraged to broaden their experience to advanced levels such as an industry recognised HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
For team members who embody our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence, the opportunities for growth are huge.
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 plantsAchieve and maintain Authorised Person status determined by training received, experience gained and in line with individual job role requirementsUndertake planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirementsInspect, test and maintain plant and equipment.Undertake AC and DC system testing, troubleshooting and fault-findingPerform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution promptlyTroubleshoot and repair on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks.Configure computer-based devices and components, including firmware updatesOccasionally assist with ground maintenance, cleaning or mechanical workInduct and manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working and undertake quality checks on their work.Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reportsKeep in close communication with the O&M office and team functionsTravel between the sites and officesOccasionally work away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a timeOther tasks determined by the roleKnowledge Knowledge of central inverters desirablePrinciples of High Voltage operationsTechnical understanding of AC, DC, SCADA, instrumentation and communications networksGood knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology is essentialGood knowledge and understanding of HVAC, fire protection, security systems is desirableGood knowledge and understanding of battery storage technology, although training can be given in this areaExperience Experience, reading, writing and amending Risk Assessments and Method StatementsExperience working with equipment vendors to support diagnosis of faultsDC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and commissioningExperience working remotelySolar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount)Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW- scale) is desirableExperience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communicationsExperience working with SCADA or data monitoring systemsWork with Central invertersWork with High Voltage switchgearSkills and Attributes Approach to safe working practicesExcellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken EnglishAble to respond to changing priorities and emergent issuesEnthusiasm for personal developmentAble to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manualsComputer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by emailPassion, Accountability, Collaboration, and ExcellenceQualifications Full UK driving licenceApproved ElectricianInspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valuedFirst aid qualificationsHealth & Safety qualifications (.
IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)