Solar & Storage Technician

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
TQR EXETER LTD
Solar & Storage Technician sought after for the Peterborough and Lincolnshire regions. You will be working for a market leading company where support, career development and growth is on offer.

What will you get?

A salary paying up from £35K – £40K
25 days holiday per year
Flexi working
Pension and Healthcare
Parking
Training package plus Bonus paid annually.

What will you be doing?

Follow and manage health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards across the plants
Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status determined by training received, experience gained and in line with individual job role requirements
Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
Inspect, test and maintain plant and equipment.
Undertake AC and DC system testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution promptly
Troubleshoot and repair on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks.
Configure computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates
Occasionally assist with ground maintenance, cleaning or mechanical work
Induct and manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working and undertake quality checks on their work.
Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports
Keep in close communication with the O&M office and team functions
Travel between the sites and offices
Occasionally work away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time
Other tasks determined by the role

What do you need to do the job?

Knowledge of central inverters desirable
Principles of High Voltage operations
Technical understanding of AC, DC, SCADA, instrumentation and communications networks
Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology is essential
Good knowledge and understanding of HVAC, fire protection, security systems is desirable
Good knowledge and understanding of battery storage technology, although training can be given in this area
Experience, reading, writing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements
Experience working with equipment vendors to support diagnosis of faults
DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and commissioning
Experience working remotely
Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount)
Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW- scale) is desirable
Experience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communications
Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
Work with Central inverters
Work with High Voltage switchgear

Skills and Attributes

Approach to safe working practices
Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English
Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues
Enthusiasm for personal development
Able to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals
Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email
Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence
Full UK driving licence
Approved Electrician
Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued
First aid qualifications
Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)

What next?

Please apply online and all Steve at TQR

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