Field-Based Battery Storage & Solar O&M Technician

RES; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Private health insurance

Role-specific training

Job summary

RES is seeking a Battery Storage and Solar O&M Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale battery storage and solar PV plants. The role involves safety, quality, and on-site supervision of contractors, with travel across the South of Scotland and North of England.

The ideal candidate will be a Field Service Technician with MW-scale plant experience, located near Newcastle/Gateshead, holding a full UK driving license and willing to participate in weekend on-call

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safe working practices.
• DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
• Reading, writing, reviewing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Liaising with equipment vendors to support diagnosis of faults.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to and management of health and safety requirements.
• Achieving and maintaining Authorised Person status as training and role dictate.
• Undertaking planned inspection, testing and maintenance per requirements.
• Conducting system testing and fault diagnosis, reactive maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshooting sensors and communication equipment.
• Configuring computer-based devices and updating firmware.
• Keeping maintenance records and reports up to date.
• Communicating with O&M office and team support staff.
• Occasionally assisting with ground maintenance or mechanical work.
• Occasionally working away from home for training or site coverage up to 1 week.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Documentation

Independent worker

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Full UK driving licence

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

RES is seeking a Battery Storage and Solar O&M Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale battery storage and solar PV plants. The role involves safety, quality, and on-site supervision of contractors, with travel across the South of Scotland and North of England.

The ideal candidate will be a Field Service Technician with MW-scale plant experience, located near Newcastle/Gateshead, holding a full UK driving license and willing to participate in weekend on-call