Lead Engineer (Solar)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy specialist is hiring a Lead Engineer for a hybrid role focused on solar operations and maintenance (O&M). This position involves providing remote support, fault finding, and maintaining electrical systems, particularly in solar energy contexts, for the company's expanding operations across Europe.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years experience in electrical systems.
• Advantageous experience in Solar O&M with inverter systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing remote support to field based engineers.
• Assisting with complex fault finding and resolutions.
• Inspection and reporting on operations across solar farms.

Skills

Installation and maintenance of electrical systems

Knowledge of inverter systems

Understanding of single line diagrams

Job description

A leading renewable energy specialist is seeking a Lead Engineer for a hybrid position focused on solar O&M. This role offers the chance to support field engineers remotely and involves fault finding and maintenance of electrical installations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in electrical systems, with a preference for knowledge in solar energy.

Bonus

Progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years experience in electrical systems on industrial sites.
• Advantageous experience in Solar O&M with inverter systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing remote support to field based engineers.
• Assisting with complex fault finding and resolutions.
• Inspection and reporting on operations across solar farms.
• Working with and managing external subcontractors.

Skills

Experience in installation and maintenance of electrical systems

Experience of solar O&M

Knowledge of inverter systems

Understanding of single line diagrams and switchgear schematics

Lead Engineer (Solar)

UK Wide - Hybrid Position

£50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus + Progression + Pension + Excellent Holidays + Overtime

Are you an experienced Commercial Electrician with experience in the Solar O&M sector looking to transition to an 'off the tools' role?

Do you want an opportunity to progress your career within an international and well renowned organisation?

This company provides specialist operations and maintenance to solar farms across Europe. Their portfolio has continued to grow and is expecting to consistently expand over the coming years, requiring highly qualified individuals to continue providing an industry leading service.

In this role you will be providing remote support to the companies field based engineers, assisting with complex fault finding and resolutions. There may be requirement to attend site for technical support on inverter level failures which are unable to be resolved via remote support. You may also get involved at a group level, remotely assisting and providing your expertise to the international subsidiaries.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years experience of installing and maintaining electrical systems on industrial sites. It would also be advantageous if you have proven experience of Solar O&M, with knowledge of inverter systems, communication protocols and monitoring platforms. Related industry experience in the Wind sector may also be considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer to join a renewable energy specialist and advance their career in the sector.

The role:
*Remote support to field based engineers, assisting with fault finding and resolution
*Inspection and reporting on operations across solar farms.
*Routine maintenance on electrical installations.
*Fault finding on electrical components.
*Working with and managing external subcontractors to complete maintenance tasks.

The person:
*Experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for industrial sites
*Experience of solar O&M, knowledge of inverter systems
*Good understanding on single line diagrams and switchgear schematics
*Clean UK driving licence.
*Willing to travel between multiple sites.

Reference Number: BBBH252889

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nathan Williams at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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