Description:
We're currently looking for a O&M Technician to join our M Renewables team in UK, part of our subsidiary METKA EGN in our offices in London. This role has to be closed to our Solar and Battery Storage Projects, at North Midlands.
Your role will encompass:
- Actively participate in all O&M activities related to overall sites improvement and maintenance works related to the LV and HV electrical network
- Manage and provide hands on assistance with the delivery of all maintenance activities
- Ensure compliance to company’s Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs)
- Carry out scheduled Preventive maintenance activities and non-scheduled Corrective Maintenance activities
- Keeps records/logs of the scheduled/non-scheduled maintenance HV/LV activities either performed by himself or other contractors
- Produce in-house RAMS for LV scheduled works
- Ensure electrical safety across the sites, during LV or other electrical works
- Assist in developing new maintenance procedures where necessary
- Identify resources/subcontractors to perform Maintenance activities if necessary (specialized companies, suppliers, etc.)
- As necessary, oversee activity of contractors to ensure smooth, reliable, effective and efficient implementation of any maintenance works undertaken in sites.
- Complete all paperwork including labour returns, timesheets, expenses, and material allocations
- Liaise with Operational management team and site operatives day to day issues
- Performing the Electrical Site Technician duties on site.
- Work on DC and LV systems and circuit protection and be able to diagnose any issues.
- Submit LV switching schedules in accordance with pre-agreed project programs.
- Promote a positive HS&E culture whilst recommending new initiatives for continuous improvement.
- To identify improvement of activities and training needs and give feedback of findings to senior managers and directors.
What you bring to the role:
- Electrical Engineering background
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience as field technician for PV Solar/BESS projects
- Qualified Electrician
- Good mechanical knowledge
- Proficient in electrical systems design and solar connections
- Up to date industry recognized AP course (HV AP 2/ AP3 Authorization)
- Test equipment/ able fault finding / VLF testing /IR
- Experience in renewable energy installations (O&M, Construction, etc)