Taylor Hopkinson is supporting an international renewable energy producer in the recruitment of an O&M Technician. In the UK, our client has a focus on utility-scale solar and storage projects.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as defined in contracts with customers and partners.
- Analyze and resolve technical issues arising in photovoltaic installations.
- Provide prompt on-site and remote troubleshooting support.
- Recommend and implement fault recovery solutions to restore production.
- Interpret drawings and wiring diagrams.
- Conduct maintenance services on electrical components.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot failures.
- Prepare maintenance reports.
- Perform specialized technical maintenance activities on-site.
- Monitor and report on operation and maintenance activities.
- Adhere to preventive maintenance plans for all equipment.
- Operate and resolve faults on existing systems.
- Respond to and assist with emergencies at PV plants within the assigned area or in other countries where our operations are present.
- Participate in integrated commissioning and start-up activities in various locations.
Requirements:
- Professional electrical qualification (mandatory).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar roles.
- Familiarity with maintenance management systems and processes.
- Experience in medium and high voltage maintenance (preferred).
- Proficiency in data acquisition and communication systems.
- Technical design knowledge.
- Understanding of photovoltaic solar energy (experience with wind, storage projects, or other renewable energy sources is also valuable).
- Willingness to travel for short periods with short notice.