Solar Engineer

Job Description:

Location: Birmingham (travel across Midlands and South of England)
Salary: 45,000 to 50,000 + Company Vehicle
Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

An established Main Contractor within the commercial construction and renewable energy sector is looking to recruit an experienced Solar O&M Electrician to join their team in Birmingham.

The role will involve the inspection, testing and maintenance of existing commercial Solar PV installations, predominantly three-phase rooftop systems.

You will be responsible for identifying and diagnosing faults, carrying out remedial works, upgrades and installations, and ensuring systems continue to operate safely and efficiently.

Working across commercial Solar PV installations, you will also be responsible for producing maintenance reports, maintaining accurate records and communicating findings and recommendations to the wider management team.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience working on commercial Solar PV installations.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical installations and modifications.
• Background in electrical maintenance, ideally within a Solar PV O&M environment.
• Experience working with three-phase commercial rooftop systems.
• Knowledge of Solar PV testing equipment, ideally Seaward PV150.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations, permit-to-work procedures and safe systems of work.
• Level 3 Electrical Qualification.
• BSth Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Inspection and Testing qualification (2391).
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out site inspections and electrical testing of existing commercial Solar PV installations.
• Analysing on-site test results alongside remote monitoring data to identify faults and performance issues.
• Undertaking remedial works, including isolator replacements, inverter changes and replacement solar panels.
• Completing maintenance, upgrades and modifications to existing LV installations.
• Identifying defects and recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
• Producing detailed maintenance reports and maintaining accurate records of inspections and remedial works.
• Obtaining quotations from suppliers for replacement equipment and materials.
• Reporting findings and recommendations within agreed SLA timeframes.
• Managing workload and scheduling inspections effectively.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.

If you're an experienced Electrician with a background in commercial Solar PV and are looking for your next opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Sam Hunter - Associate Director
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