Approved Electrician

Description

Approved Electrician

Introduction

We are looking for a motivated Approved Electrician with experience in the maintenance of large-scale ground-mounted solar PV plants to support us in the following areas:

Somerset areaNorthamptonshireHuntingdonshireDevon

With your good working knowledge and experience in photovoltaics and ideally high-voltage systems, you will carry out maintenance and remedial work, carry out testing and manage subcontractors onsite. You will demonstrate a good dexterity and confidence in using AC/DC electrical test equipment, including MC4 crimpers and other tooling used within the solar PV industry.

Your Tasks

Installation of cabling and modules on the arrays.Terminate cables and connectors at DC and AC distribution boxes.Install cabling on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.). Fault Identification on electrical components, communications equipment and monitoring equipment by means of testing.Carry out annual testing (String testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing and thermal imaging).Carry out test and inspection of newly installed AC equipment in accordance with BS7671.Compile necessary reports and update the company's ticketing system.Manage subcontractors onsite.Assist asset managers / operations managers with small works quotations.Work with electrical labourers, electricians, asset & site Managers.Carry out any H&S actions and routines as determined by client and company.Undertake any necessary training.Mentoring or training other members of the team.Take part in the on-call rota for weekends. What we are looking for

Have an understanding of Microsoft Office, phone/tablet and document reporting structures.Have a basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and Regulations.At least two years working experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites.Hold a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation or equivalent.Hold a vocational qualification (NVQ LV3) in the electrical industry.National Electrotechnical Training (NET) AM2 certificate.Additional relevant certifications such as:Level3 BS7671:2018 (18th Ed).2391 test and inspection.ECS Electrician Card desirable.SMSTS desirable.HV/AP desirable.Based in South Wales and willing to travel to sites as required, in addition to occasional visits to the main office in Milton KeynesValid driver's license

What we can offer

Interesting projects in a future-oriented growth marketFlexible working hours24 days holiday + bank holidaysPension contributions through NEST schemePrivate healthcare & Life AssuranceA great team & flat hierarchies

Ad ID: 5417521044