UK BESS Technician, RE - Scotland, United Kingdom - Recurrent Energy

Description

Company overview:
Recurrent Energy is the UK's leading Solar O&M company.

We work hard to deliver what our clients need; our staff will tell you it is a great place to work because of our culture and our people.

We are recruiting as we are growing the number of sites we look after across the UK, it's an exciting time to join us.

We recognise and encourage teamwork, quality, and creativity. We offer training and career development to all.

We care about the work that we do, we are fully transparent with our people about all aspects of the business from sale and finances, and our customers trust us.

We have the experience, skills and knowledge, the industry connections, and the foresight to deliver a reliable service to our O&M customers and adapt quickly to the changing energy landscape.

We truly value our people and our culture, which makes Recurrent Energy an exciting and rewarding place to work.


Position summary:

You will be part of a widespread and large team of electricians providing preventative and corrective site maintenance across the O&M portfolio.

You will mainly be responsible in assisting with the energy storage sites but will also be required to assist the wider team with general site maintenance.

You will have knowledge of DC, AC, communications, and circuit protection and will have strong fault-finding skills. All electrical work must be carried out in accordance with industry standards and good Health and Safety practices.


Responsibilities:

Point of contact for battery site issuesTo gain your LV AP02 approvalTo gain HV AP02 approval – (£2000 supplement payment)Take issues of large-scale site issues / obtain quotesTo offer onsite assistance to other Technicians.

To offer onsite / remote training.
To spread their knowledge and experience to the Team.

You will work to a planned maintenance scheduleYou will respond in a timely manner to breakdownsDiagnose faults and Inspect work in progress and upon completionRepair equipment when necessary and Inspect work for satisfactory performance.

Review suitable stocks of supplies and equipment and request specialist components, fixtures or fittings as requiredAdvise manager on required stock levels and costEnsure compliance with PSH health and safety policyRecommend improvements and modificationsInvestigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders including the publicDocument work undertaken / daily activities and provide a daily activity reportRecognise issues and assess risks and review any findings with managementParticipate in internal and external meetings as requestedIdentify and meet personal job-related training and development as required.

Support the wider electrical team with other duties.

H&S responsibilities as per company H&S Policy:

The Management at Recurrent Energy expects everyone that is employed throughout the business to conduct themselves in a professional and safe manner.

To this end it is expected that all employees and subcontractors irrespective of position or employment status within the Company have the same personal responsibility this extends to (but not limited to):reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who could be affected by their acts or omissionsany accidents or near misses that they experience, or witness, to their Line all aspects of health and safety procedures introduced by Management for their well-beingto Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and operational policies and proceduresthat work equipment is only used for its intended purpose and that they have been trained to use itthat adequate First Aid provisions are always in place within their work vehicles in accordance with the requirements set out in the company First Aid requirementspersonal protective equipment when conditions require or where identified by risk assessment method statement or mandatory signagesafe working procedures whenstoring, using or transporting any COSHH controlled itemsany medical problems experienced when undertaking any work functions to the Line manager and Health and Safety Team, adhering to Occupational Health Surveillance requirementswith any investigations or accident reports where necessarya good standard of housekeeping throughout their areas of workthat work equipment is only used for its intended purpose and that they have been trained to use itand sharing ideas for H&S improvement throughout the businessand following our Golden RulesEnsure the work equipment is free from obvious defects – and that it remains so during its working life

Key Skills:
Must hold 18th Edition Electrical Regulations qualificationSenior Authorised Person or Approved Authorised Person preferred but not essential.

(training can be provided)Experience of working with central inverter manufacturers would be preferable but not essentialExperience of working on rooftop solar sites would be preferable (training will be provided)Must have been in a similar role for a minimum for 2 years with management responsibilitiesWorked on large scale solar projectsMust have a comprehensive knowledge of DC Electrical systemsYou must be able to understand site drawings and SLDs.

Have prior experience with energy storage systems (preferrable but not essential).Must be able to work under pressure and deal with emergency situationsMust have strong IT skillsBe able to prioritise and manage a busy scheduleMust be hardworking, reliable, and flexibleMust be able to work well as part of a teamMust have strong communication skillsPossess good attention to detail.

Must be flexible with travel when required to attend training on sites in EnglandBenefits:25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysLife policy – 4 x annual salaryPrivate healthcareEnhanced pension scheme – 5% employer contributionEnhanced Maternity and Paternity packageCompanywide bonus schemeLaptopBike to work scheme