Approved Electrician

PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Approved Electrician Introduction We are looking for a motivated Approved Electrician with experience in the maintenance of large-scale ground-mounted solar PV plants to support us in the following areas:

• Somerset area
• Northamptonshire
• Huntingdonshire
• Devon

With your good working knowledge and experience in photovoltaics and ideally high-voltage systems, you will carry out maintenance and remedial work, carry out testing and manage subcontractors onsite. You will demonstrate a good dexterity and confidence in using AC/DC electrical test equipment, including MC4 crimpers and other tooling used within the solar PV industry. Your Tasks

• Installation of cabling and modules on the arrays.
• Terminate cables and connectors at DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Install cabling on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.).
• Fault Identification on electrical components, communications equipment and monitoring equipment by means of testing.
• Carry out annual testing (String testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing and thermal imaging).
• Carry out test and inspection of newly installed AC equipment in accordance with BS7671.
• Compile necessary reports and update the company s ticketing system.
• Manage subcontractors onsite.
• Assist asset managers / operations managers with small works quotations.
• Work with electrical labourers, electricians, asset & site Managers.
• Carry out any H&S actions and routines as determined by client and company.
• Undertake any necessary training.
• Mentoring or training other members of the team.
• Take part in the on-call rota for weekends.

What we are looking for

• Have an understanding of Microsoft Office, phone/tablet and document reporting structures.
• Have a basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and Regulations.
• At least two years working experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites.
• Hold a Level 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Hold a vocational qualification (NVQ LV3) in the electrical industry.
• National Electrotechnical Training (NET) AM2 certificate.
• Additional relevant certifications such as:
  • Level3 BS7671:2018 (18th Ed).
  • 2391 test and inspection.
  • ECS Electrician Card desirable.
  • SMSTS desirable.
  • HV/AP desirable.
• Based in South Wales and willing to travel to sites as required, in addition to occasional visits to the main office in Milton Keynes
• Valid driver s license

What we can offer

• Interesting projects in a future-oriented growth market
• Flexible working hours
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension contributions through NEST scheme
• Private healthcare & Life Assurance
• A great team & flat hierarchies

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