Senior PV Engineer (South East) - Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire
- Renewables
Role: Senior PV Engineer (South East)
Salary: £43,000
Location: Hertfordshire
Benefits:
- Weekend Cover Bonus
- Performance Bonus
- Pension Contribution
- Private Health Cover
- Life Assurance cover
- Company Van
- Mobile
- PC
- PPE
Our client is a global leader in EPC services, specialising in developing, constructing, and operating solar power plants. They have an extensive track record, having installed hundreds of PV systems with a combined output of 4 gigawatts worldwide.
As a major player in the O&M sector, they also oversee the operation and maintenance of a significant capacity of PV plants. Their mission is to drive the European energy transition forward and ensure a sustainable energy supply for future generations.
Due to organic growth, our client is looking to add a Senior PV Engineer to their team who can take charge of routine maintenance and remedial work on solar PV systems, working independently or as part of a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems.
- Comply with company procedures and policies.
- Conduct Preventative Maintenance according to the PPM annual plan.
- Perform Corrective Maintenance as needed.
- Report activities performed on-site daily through the online reporting system.
- Conduct job-specific risk assessments, analyses, and operational limitations, and report all near misses to the manager.
- Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors working on-site.
- Ensure third-party contractors comply with H&S regulations.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of electrical testing suitable for audit.
- Troubleshoot and fault find on both AC and DC systems.
- Alert the manager of any issues promptly.
- Comply with all required fire, health, and safety requirements for the working environment, including current applicable policies and risk assessments, and attend any required training.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by a manager within the company.
- Be prepared for occasional overnight stays if required.
- Participate in the weekend rota when trained on remote monitoring systems (additional pay).
Skills Required
- Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ in Electrical Installations
- C&G 2382-18 certification
- C&G 2391-52 or equivalent qualification
- HV AP qualification
- First Aid Trained
- Fire Marshal certification
- H/S IOSH qualification (desirable, training provided if needed)
- Central Inverter manufacturer training
- Knowledge of maintenance procedures and schedules
- Understanding of AC and DC electrical systems
- Knowledge of CCTV and SCADA systems
- Familiarity with High Voltage systems, including 33kV switching operations and maintenance
- Proficient with industry instruments and testing equipment
- 3+ years of experience in Solar PV O&M (ground mount and rooftop)
- For electricians: NVQ Level 3 and Test & Inspect (C&G 2391)