Field Service Engineer - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Climate 17

Description

Location: Devon & Cornwall

Role

Climate17 are working with an international solar farm O&M provider who manage over 400Mw of solar installations across the UK and over 1.5GE globally.

They are actively searching for an experienced Field Service Engineer to undertake a mixture of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across their portfolio of solar farms.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations (excluding equipment).
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.)
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices (cameras, barriers, etc.)
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities (thermal imaging, insulation tester, etc.)
• Execute corrective measures to keep the system available.
• Engage and manage subcontractors.
• Called to perform reactive and corrective maintenance activities as well as, from time to time to manage subcontractors and control quality of activities performed.
• Partake in the company weekend/public holiday working & callout rota.

Requirements

• At least five years' working experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for industrial sites.
• Experience in the solar photovoltaic business.
• Good knowledge of MS office tools.
• Valid and clean car driving license.
• BS7671 18^th edition.
• NVQ Level 3 electrical certification - or equivalent.
• C&G 2391 Testing & inspection - or equivalent.
• OP40/AP15 High voltage - desirable

About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process
Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

If you require additional support, equipment or resources in order to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.