PV Engineer - Warwickshire

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Testing: Perform routine maintenance, testing, and corrective work on deployed solar PV systems.
• Compliance: Adhere to company procedures and health & safety regulations.
• Preventative Maintenance: Execute preventative maintenance in line with the PPM annual plan.
• Corrective Maintenance: Address and resolve issues as they arise.
• Reporting: Submit detailed reports on activities performed during site visits and daily operations through the online reporting system.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct job-specific risk assessments and analyses, reporting near misses to the manager.
• Contractor Coordination: Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors on-site to ensure compliance with H&S regulations.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed records of electrical testing suitable for audits.
• Fault Diagnosis: Troubleshoot and resolve issues in both AC and DC systems.
• Issue Escalation: Inform the manager of any operational issues.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Follow fire, health, and safety requirements, including understanding applicable policies, risk assessments, and attending required training.
• Other Duties: Perform any additional reasonable tasks as requested by a manager.
• Travel: Be available for occasional overnight stays when required.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Electrical Installations: Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification.
• Certifications:
  • C&G 2382-18
  • C&G 2391-52 or equivalent
  • HV AP qualification
  • First Aid certification
  • Fire Marshal certification
  • H&S IOSH qualification (desirable; training provided if required)
• Additional Training: Manufacturer certifications for central inverters; harness training (desirable; training provided if necessary).
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Strong knowledge of AC and DC systems, including AC distribution boards, combiner boxes, and automation panels
  • Familiarity with High Voltage systems (33kV), including switching operations and maintenance
  • Understanding of CCTV and SCADA systems
  • Skilled in using industry-standard instruments such as multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Solar PV O&M for ground-mounted systems