Field Services Engineer

Stern Energy; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking experienced Field Service Engineers to maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) installations across the UK. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of electrical installation experience and knowledge of PV systems. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, fault finding on electrical components, and managing subcontractors. Competitive benefits include a pension scheme, employee assistance programs, and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Company sick pay

Inflation support scheme

Team building days

Wellness Wednesday

25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays

Vehicle with fuel cards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in electrical installation and maintenance.
• Proven experience or technical knowledge of photovoltaic systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual inspections and routine maintenance on PV installations.
• Fault finding on electrical components using professional tools.
• Engage and manage subcontractors for maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical installation and maintenance

Photovoltaic (PV) systems knowledge

Health and safety regulations

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 electrical certification

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Multi-meters

Insulation testers

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge with a fast-growing, innovative company in the renewable energy sector? Stern Energy are hiring experienced Field Service Engineers to support the ongoing operation and maintenance of our UK-based solar photovoltaic (PV) installations.

Responsibilities

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and reporting to the management team;
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes;
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations (excluding equipment);
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.);
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices (cameras, barriers, etc.);
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities (thermal imaging, insulation tester, etc.);
• Execute corrective measures to keep the system available;
• Engage and manage subcontractors;
• Called to perform reactive and corrective maintenance activities as well as, from time to time, to manage subcontractors and control quality of activities performed;
• The site technician shall be available to work from time to time during weekends and bank holidays.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in electrical installation and maintenance, preferably in industrial or utility-scale environments.
• Proven experience or technical knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Proficiency in using electrical testing tools;
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively;
• Strong communication skills;
• Problem-solving mindset;
• Team player; Professionalism;
• Valid and clean car driving license;
• NVQ Level 3 electrical certification.

The right candidate shall have experience in the electrical installation and maintenance of industrial sites and specific knowledge of DC electrical systems. You will have previous experience or technical knowledge of photovoltaic systems and High voltage systems. Good dexterity and confidence in using basic electrical equipment such as multi-meters and insulation testers is required.

About Us

Who are we? Stern Energy operates ground mounted photovoltaic systems for over 450MW in the UK. We are among the largest operators in Europe with activities in 5 Countries and over 1.6GW under management. We are specialised in proposing and executing revamping and repowering projects to enhance the performance of the assets we operate.

Our Working Approach

EXPERTISE, RESPONSE, TRANSPARENCY AND PASSION: our values guide our work. Our professional commitment is to translate the expertise gained into maximum plant efficiency and maintenance of long-term performance. We provide an integrated, timely and effective service based on a "Total Quality" approach, of experience, know-how and nationwide services. We continually invest in equipment and technology to refine our procedures and operating methods; we provide our services through internal staff to ensure autonomy and maximum responsiveness. Transparency is key to our work so that our customers can rely on constant control of the plants and the quality of services provided. Customer relations is our passion to building a lasting relationship of trust. We have a dedicated internal team of specifically qualified, multi-disciplined engineers boasting significant expertise, all of whom are solution providers.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance programme
• Pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Company sick pay
• Inflation support scheme
• Team building days
• Great company culture and regular social events
• Wellness Wednesday for 30 minutes every week for mindfulness on top of lunch break
• Extensive learning and development programme
• Regular wellbeing check-ins
• Company mobile phone
• Laptop
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Toil mechanism - built up for hours worked in the week which can be used in the form of TOIL or accumulated and paid at the end of the financial year.
• Hours worked for call outs to be paid at the end of each month
• Standby call out payments
• Vehicle with fuel cards