Renewable Electrician, Utility Scale Solar - Northallerton, North Yorkshire
- Renewables
Role: Renewable Electrician, Utility Scale Solar
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000
Location: North Yorkshire
MDE Group UK are currently recruiting an electrician to perform electrical installations on industrial sites, requiring specialised knowledge of DC electrical systems.
The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience and technical expertise in photovoltaic and high-voltage systems. Proficiency and confidence in handling essential electrical tools, such as crimping cable terminations and using multimeters and insulation testers, are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation of cabling and modules on the arrays
- Terminate cables and connectors at DC and AC distribution boxes
- Install cabling on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.) Fault Identification on electrical components, comms equipment and monitoring equipment by means of testing
- Carry out annual testing (String testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing and thermal imaging.)
- Carry out test and inspection of newly installed AC equipment in accordance with BS7671
- Compile necessary reports and update the ticketing system. • Manage Subcontractors onsite
- Assist Asset/ Ops mangers with small works quotations
- Work with electrical labourers, electricians, Asset & Site Managers
- Carry out any H&S actions and routines as determined by client and company. • Undertake any necessary training
- Mentoring or training other members of the team
- Take part in the on-call rota
Skills and Experience
- Understand Microsoft Office, phone/tablet and document reporting structures Have a basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and Regulations.
- Two years working experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites
- Level 1- 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
- Up to NVQ LV3 in the electrical industry.
- AM2 certificate
- ECS Electrician Card desirable
For more information, please contact Jasmine Thompson - 07886160711