HV AP Commissioning Supervisor - Solar and Energy Storage

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Astute's Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading business in the UK's solar and energy storage market to recruit a HV Commissioning Supervisor. The business design, build and operate renewable energy assets across the UK and are looking to add to the team due to an internal promotion.

The HV Commissioning Supervisor role comes with a salary up to 65,000 depending on experience, with a company car and excellent benefits. The role will involve a fair amount of travel to the client's sites, up and down the UK.

If you're looking for the next move in your career and have experience in commissioning solar and BESS systems, please reach out.

Responsibilities and duties of the HV Commissioning Supervisor role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering you will:

• Lead and supervise commissioning duties across utility scale solar and battery storage sites
• Perform High Voltage (HV) operations
• Play a key role in commissioning phases of projects, liaising with the ICP, DNO and other external personnel
• Working with the Authorising Engineer, you would look for areas of improvement opportunities across the assets
• Schedule and execute HV switching operations
• Monitor, audit and ensure subcontractor compliance with RAMS, commissioning protocols and inspection and test plans
• Be a major influence in the smooth transition from commissioning to operations of each asset
• Ensure that all works are completed to the best standard and in line with Safe Systems at Work
• Travel around company sites when required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP15 or equivalent is key
• HV switching experience
• Commissioning and supervisory experience in market

Personal skills

The HV Commissioning Supervisor role would suit someone who:

• Enjoys being on the road visiting sites
• Someone who wants to develop others
• Wants to contribute to the renewable energy industry

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Manager role

• Salary up to 65,000 depending on experience
• Private health cover
• Life insurance
• Company electric vehicle
• Company pension
• 33 days holiday inc. BH
• Company bonus

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.