O&M engineer - Thetford

Job title              Electrician / Solar O&M technician

Salary                 £40k - £45k

Location             Thetford

I am working with an international organisation seeking an O&M Engineer based in Thetford. They are open to seeing profiles with an electrical background from other industries, with a passion to move into the renewables sector!

 

Duties and responsibilities

• Always adhere to all HSE procedures and play an active role in risk assessment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical components, inverters and modules.
• CCTV/Security Systems.
• Monitoring systems.
• Structures.
• Provide electrical maintenance services for portfolio of solar farms in a specified region. This will require regular travel to sites in your allocated region. On occasions you will be expected to travel to different regions to provide extra support if required.
• Assist with the compilation of insurance and warranty claims.
• Take full ownership of assigned sites.
• Manage relationships local subcontractors.

 Qualifications required:

• 18th edition
• 2391 test & inspect
• NVQ level 3 (required)
• LV/HVAP (desired but not necessary)

Other role requirements:

• Working at heights is an advantage.
• Be comfortable working in a team.
• Good time-management and punctuality.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to prioritize workload effectively.

General skills:

• Able to work remotely without close supervision.
• HSE awareness.
• Being pro-active, able to work autonomously and use initiative.
• Problem solving attitude.
• Naturally inquisitive with strong technical understanding.
• A 'can-do' attitude and willingness to be adaptable.
• Passionate about renewables (highly desirable).
• Motivated and willing to receive training and development.
• Be comfortable in an out-door work environment.
• Full clean driving license required.

 

Benefits

• Salary £40,000- £45,000 rising once SCADA Trained
• W/E rota once Trained,  2 weekends per month earning 6K per annum
• Yearly bonus
• Pension ER’s contributions up to 6%
• Full Health cover
• 4 x Life cover
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Vehicle
• Mobile
• PC
• PPE

If you think this role is for you, then hit apply below or email me at (url removed).