Solar PV Electrical Maintenance Technician

Founded in 1997, GRUPOTEC has grown into a large, multidisciplinary and international engineering and architecture company, and is today a leading player in the photovoltaic energy sector.

We are currently seeking an O&M Electrician to join our photovoltaic projects near Burwell (Cambridgeshire).

The selected candidate will carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on photovoltaic installations in accordance with the O&M Manual. This includes inspecting, diagnosing and repairing faults in low-voltage systems, photovoltaic modules, trackers, cabling and related components.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of photovoltaic installations in accordance with the O&M Manual, including modules, mounting structures, trackers, string combiner boxes (low voltage), cabling, inverters, measuring equipment, and communication systems, using hand tools, measuring instruments, thermal imaging cameras, etc.
• Diagnose and repair minor faults in low-voltage systems, photovoltaic modules, trackers, cabling, etc., carrying out corrective maintenance tasks as required.
• Conduct visual inspections of system components, identifying faults and defects, and reporting findings to management.
• Maintain and inspect electrical components and equipment, including inverters, distribution panels, communication panels, and DC/AC protection panels, in accordance with maintenance manuals and schedules.
• Inspect and repair wiring, connectors, terminals, and related components.
• Complete work orders, attendance records, and digital documentation in line with established procedures.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company van provided, with fuel costs for travel to site covered by the company.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Participation in the LV on-call rota, with an allowance of £100 per day for weekends and bank holidays, plus an additional £150 call-out payment where site attendance is required.
• The opportunity to work on utility-scale solar PV assets as part of a growing international renewable energy company.
• Ongoing professional development and the chance to build a long-term career within the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.

PROFILE REQUIRED:

• Education in the electrical field or renewable energy.
• BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition) certification.
• JIB Gold Card or equivalent (desirable).
• Additional training as HV Authorised Person (desirable).
• H&S training (First Aid + EMSS Card, CCNSG, CSCS Card, or SMSTS).
• Minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in PV/BESS projects performing similar functions (experience highly valued).