HV Engineer - Solar PV
- by Climate 17
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
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Salary
£38,000 - £42,000 / year
1422 days ago
Job Description:
High Voltage Systems Engineer – Solar PV
Location: Midlands-Northern region
Role
We are currently working exclusively with a nationwide provider of O&M services to the solar PV sector who currently manage over 600MW of sites across the UK.
Due to company growth they are looking to recruit a High Voltage Systems Engineer. The role is primarily concerned with the operational effectiveness of the High Voltage Systems across their solar portfolio. The role will require engagement on O&M and repair of HV apparatus and ancillary devices.
Responsibilities
- HV focussed H&S audits for site & personnel, using the information gathered to make a safer environment to work
- Reviewing sub-contractor RAMS; confirming competencies to allow the release of sites under UAD (TOC)
- Producing in-house RAMS for HV scheduled works
- Compiling and implementation of operational restrictions
- HV partner report analysis, extraction of summary of issues & conclusion for future use or required operational restrictions to be applied
- Updating HV maintenance schedule
- Uploading HV reports on server and Dropbox
- Liaising with third party contractors to complete remedial works and upgrades
- Compilation and production of remedial works quotations for use by commercial team
- Assist commercial team technically during client calls
- Engagement with key internal persons and third parties to identify solutions to problems affecting HV apparatus.
- Assisting with management of issues on the HV Maintenance Trackers.
- Liaising with DNO’s to arrange OIEC & confirm costings when required
- Carry out HV Assessment of high voltage apparatus in line with company practice for new site “on-boarding” purposes and follow up work- locks, signs etc
- Carry out operation of the HV Systems in accordance with company OSR’s
- Ongoing training, development and HV technical support for field technicians as required
- Assist AP’s as CE nationwide confirming SSOW & OSR are adhered to, compiling SS when required either due to limited/no exposure or timescale & workload, always taking time to explain why and the importance of the process
- Attend HV & TL conference calls weekly
- Carry out remedial work (when decision has been made not to outsource)
- Assist with management and development of documents, HV onboarding, HV CM & PM reports
- Assist with Interpretation of client requirements within HV scope of contract, e.g. dielectric sampling and maintenance level required
- Manage PO’s, client team cost approvals and invoices in a timely fashion
Requirements
Essential
- C&G / NVQ3 qualified Electrician
- Good mechanical knowledge
- Strong experience of works involving the O&M, repair and replacement of HV apparatus
- Strong technical knowledge around switchgear, cables, battery systems and protection relays.
- Demonstrable effective communication skills, both oral and written.
- High levels of organisation skill
- Ability to multitask whilst retaining explicit detail and focus on each
- Aptitude to recognise commercial impact of engineering-based works and notify internal parties.
Desirable
- Experience of HV systems within the Solar PV industry (training available if required)
- Up to date industry recognised SAP/AP course (AP2 minimum)
- Logbook of switching OP’s
- Protection Relay training Course
- PD training
- Test equipment / Cable fault finding / VLF testing / IR
- Jointing or termination experience
- BS7671 17th or 18th wiring edition
- C&G 2391 or 94/95 inspection and testing
About us
Climate17 are recruitment specialists across Renewable Energy & Environmental markets. Our extensive experience, expert market knowledge and passion for what we do stand us apart.
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Additional Salary Info
plus vehicle, phone, laptop and bonus
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy
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Years Experience
2+ years
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Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Educational level
HND/HNC or equivalent