Job Description
Senior O&M Technicians – Solar HV
Leap29 are recruiting for Senior Technician and Technicians for solar sites in Yorkshire, Huddersfield, Warwickshire, Nottingham and Buckinghamshire. These professionals will join the O&M team in the UK.
Job Overview:
As part of your role, you will:
- Actively engage in all Operations & Maintenance (O&M) tasks related to improving and maintaining LV and HV electrical networks across various sites.
- Manage and assist in the execution of maintenance activities, ensuring they are completed efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with the company’s Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs).
- Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance as well as unscheduled corrective maintenance tasks.
- Maintain detailed records and logs of both scheduled and unscheduled HV/LV maintenance activities, whether carried out by yourself or other contractors.
- Develop in-house Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) for scheduled LV works.
- Ensure electrical safety standards are upheld during LV and other electrical operations.
- Contribute to the development of new maintenance procedures when needed.
- Identify the necessary resources, subcontractors, or suppliers to support maintenance activities, as required.
- Oversee contractor activities to ensure the smooth and efficient execution of maintenance tasks on-site.
- Handle administrative tasks including labor returns, timesheets, expenses, and material allocations.
- Collaborate with the operational management team and site operatives on daily operational issues.
- Perform Electrical Site Technician duties on-site, working on DC and LV systems, diagnosing any electrical issues as they arise.
- Submit LV switching schedules in line with pre-agreed project timelines.
- Promote a positive health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) culture and suggest improvements for ongoing development.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and training needs, reporting your findings to senior management.
What You Bring:
- A solid background in Electrical Engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience as a field technician in PV Solar or BESS projects.
- Qualified Electrician with strong mechanical knowledge.
- Proficiency in electrical systems design and solar energy connections.
- Completion of an industry-recognized HV AP course (HV AP 2/ AP3 Authorization).
- Experience with test equipment, fault finding, VLF testing, and insulation resistance testing.
- Knowledge of renewable energy installations, including O&M and construction.
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV through to Rob Byrom.
