O&M Field Service Engineer - Plymouth, Cornwall Region

Lightsource bp; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is hiring an O&M Field Service Engineer in Plymouth. This role involves maintaining solar plants and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have electrical qualifications and experience in related fields. The company offers a supportive work culture, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including health insurance and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• Electrically trained with necessary qualifications.
• Desirable experience in industrial PV installation maintenance.
• Recognized electrical qualifications are a must.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environment procedures.
• Perform maintenance on electrical components and systems.
• Manage relationships with local subcontractors.

Skills

Electrically trained

Ability to safely pass LV1 assessment

Experience as an Electrician’s Mate

Team player with good time-management

Problem-solving attitude

Education

Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent

City and Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition)

Tools

Inverters maintenance certification (2391)

Job description

Overview

O&M Field Service Engineer - Plymouth, Cornwall Region at Lightsource bp. Join Europe’s largest Operations & Maintenance (O&M) fleet and contribute to maintaining solar plants in optimal operating condition. Lightsource bp is committed to renewable energy and sustainability.

Purpose of the Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you will ensure the efficient maintenance of solar plants, performing both preventative and corrective tasks to keep our operations running smoothly.

Location

Ideal candidates will be located in or around the Plymouth region in Cornwall.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures, actively participating in risk assessments.
• Perform maintenance on electrical components, inverters, modules, CCTV/security systems, monitoring systems, and structures.
• Provide detailed reports according to Lightsource BP standards, which can be prepared remotely.
• Deliver electrical maintenance services across a specified region, with occasional travel to other regions for additional support.
• Assist in compiling insurance and warranty claims.
• Take full ownership of assigned sites.
• Manage relationships with local subcontractors.

Knowledge

• Electrically trained with qualifications such as BS7671 and Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent (e.g., completed apprenticeship, IET).
• Ability to safely pass LV1 assessment.
• Desirable: Experience as an Electrician’s Mate, industrial PV installation maintenance, inverter maintenance, and HV switching.

Work Skills

• Clean, full driving licence.
• Advantageous: Experience working at heights.
• Team player with good time-management and punctuality.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.

General Skills/Attributes

• Capable of working remotely without close supervision.
• Proactive, autonomous, and initiative-driven.
• Problem-solving attitude and technical curiosity.
• Positive, adaptable, and willing to learn.
• Passionate about renewables (highly desirable).

Education and Qualifications

• Recognized electrical qualifications, such as City and Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition).
• Any inverters maintenance course and testing/inspection certification 2391 are advantageous.

Why you’ll want to work for us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Be you. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. Be responsible. Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. Be recognized. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. Be inspired. Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development, including charitable causes and sustainability initiatives.

Core Values

Lightsource bp cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible, and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive.

https://www.lightsourcebp.com/careers/

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