O&M Senior Electrician (FV and BESS)

TN United Kingdom; Llanwnda; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking an O&M Senior Electrician to support photovoltaic projects in Wales. This role involves preventive and corrective maintenance on solar installations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical systems, particularly in renewable energy, and will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults, conducting inspections, and maintaining electrical components. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable energy solutions and make a significant impact in the photovoltaic sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in PV/BESS projects with fault diagnosis and maintenance.
• Proficient in Health & Safety regulations and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on photovoltaic installations as per O&M Manual.
• Diagnose and repair faults in low-voltage systems and components.

Skills

Preventive Maintenance

Fault Diagnosis

Health & Safety Compliance

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Training in Electrical Field

BS 7671:2018 Course

JIB Gold Card or Equivalent

Health & Safety Training

Tools

Thermal Imaging Cameras

Hand Tools

Measuring Instruments

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Founded in 1997 by a group of engineers, GRUPOTEC has evolved into a large multidisciplinary and international engineering and architecture company, and a leader in the photovoltaic energy sector.

We are currently looking for an O&M Senior Electrician to join our BESS and photovoltaic projects in the United Kingdom, specifically on the Isle of Anglesey (Wales).

The selected candidate will be responsible for carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance on photovoltaic installations in accordance with the O&M Manual. This includes inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing faults in low-voltage systems, photovoltaic modules, trackers, cabling, and related components. Compliance with the organisation’s Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management procedures will be essential.

Some of the main RESPONSIBILITIES will include:

• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of the photovoltaic installation in accordance with the O&M Manual, including photovoltaic modules, mounting structures, trackers, string combiner boxes (low voltage), cabling, inverters, measuring equipment, and communication systems, using hand tools, measuring instruments, thermal imaging cameras, etc.
• Diagnose and repair minor faults in low-voltage systems, photovoltaic modules, trackers, cabling, etc., carrying out minor corrective maintenance tasks.
• Conduct visual inspections of system components, identifying faults and defects and reporting findings to management.
• Maintain and inspect electrical components and equipment, including inverters, distribution panels, communication panels, and DC/AC protection panels, in accordance with maintenance manuals and schedules.
• Inspect and repair wiring, connectors, terminals, and related components.
• Complete work orders, attendance records, and digital documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist subcontractors for Medium and High Voltage works, overseeing and inspecting their activities.
• Ensure compliance with assigned responsibilities as outlined in the organisation’s management system documents (Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Management).

PROFILE REQUIRED:

• Training in the electrical field or in renewable energy.
• BS 7671:2018 COURSE (18th Edition).
• JIB GOLD CARD or EQUIVALENT.
• Valuable or desirable training as HV Authorised Person.
• Health & Safety training (First Aid + EMSS CARD or CCNSG or CSCS card or SMSTS).
• At least 2 years of previous experience in PV/BESS projects performing the described functions (valued experience).
• Knowledge of PV and BESS plant equipment, current PV and BESS technologies, communications architecture, sensors, and actuators for PV and BESS plant control.
• Proficiency in English at an intermediate-advanced level (B2 or higher).