Technician (Solar)

RES; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join RES, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, as a Technician (Solar). In this field-based role, you will perform operations and maintenance duties on utility-scale solar PV plants, ensuring safety and performance standards are met. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified electricians with experience in MW-scale power plants, ready to contribute to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Contributory pension

Private health insurance

Investment in role-specific training

Company vehicle and smartphone

Qualifications

• Fully qualified electrician with experience in MW-scale power plants.
• Experience with DC and HV electrical competencies.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations and maintenance on utility-scale solar PV plants.
• Ensure safety, quality, and performance standards are met.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and troubleshooting of plant equipment.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Safe Working Practices

Teamwork

Education

Approved Electrician

Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5)

Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)

Job description

Description

Do you want to work to make Power for Good?

RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. We're guided by a simple yet powerful vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.

We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why we continually invest in them.

The RES group is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our people, no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact, the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Job Purpose

The Technician (Solar) is a field-based role performing operations and maintenance duties on utility-scale ground-mounted solar PV plants & BESS. The overall purpose of the role is to ensure the plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality, and performance at a cost that meets operational budget, as part of an industry-leading team of renewable energy specialists.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified electrician with experience operating and maintaining MW-scale power plants, with DC and HV electrical competencies. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend on-call duties as part of a rota. An overtime system is in place.

A company vehicle, smartphone, and laptop/tablet will be provided. RES offers a comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension, private health insurance, and investment in role-specific training. Strong candidates will have the opportunity to work towards Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status.

RES prides itself on its in-house training programme, providing full training. Technicians demonstrating the right attitude and aptitude for career progression will be encouraged to broaden their experience to advanced levels such as HV AP or SAP. For team members embodying our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence, growth opportunities are significant.

Key Accountabilities

• Adherence to and management of health and safety requirements at all times, maintaining and improving safety standards across the plants.
• Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status in line with training, experience, and role requirements.
• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer, and contractual requirements.
• Inspect, test, and maintain plant and equipment.
• Perform AC and DC system testing, troubleshooting, and fault-finding.
• Carry out reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and resolution promptly.
• Troubleshoot and repair sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet, and fibre optic networks.
• Configure computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates.
• Assist with ground maintenance, cleaning, or mechanical work occasionally.
• Induct and manage subcontractors, ensure their safe working, and perform quality checks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compile reports.
• Communicate closely with the O&M office and team functions.
• Travel between sites and offices as needed.
• Occasionally work away from home for training or site coverage for up to 1 week.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of central inverters desirable.
• Principles of High Voltage operations.
• Strong technical understanding of AC, DC, SCADA, instrumentation, and communication networks.
• Good knowledge of solar PV technology is essential.
• Knowledge of HVAC, fire protection, security systems is desirable.
• Understanding of battery storage technology, with training provided if needed.

Skills

• Strong approach to safe working practices.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in written and spoken English.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Respond to changing priorities and emergent issues.
• Enthusiasm for personal development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to interpret schematics and manuals.
• Computer skills for reporting and communication.
• Alignment with Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence values.

Experience

• Experience in reading, writing, and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Experience liaising with equipment vendors for fault diagnosis support.
• DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience working remotely without close supervision.
• MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount Solar PV O&M experience.
• Battery storage MW-scale installation and O&M experience (desirable).
• Experience with ethernet and fibre optic communications.
• Experience with SCADA or data monitoring systems.
• Experience working with Central inverters and High Voltage switchgear.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license.
• Approved Electrician.
• Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued.
• First aid qualifications.
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS).

At RES, we celebrate diversity, knowing it enhances our company. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ideas, and points of view, fostering teams that solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients. Our diversity includes ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, marital, parental, education, social background, and life experience.

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