Senior Solar Farm O&M Electrician (SAP/AP)

Fuse Energy; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative renewable energy startup is seeking a skilled O&M electrician to enhance their growing portfolio of solar farms. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of maintenance tasks across various sites, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior staff while leading installations at new solar sites. If you are passionate about renewable energy and possess strong technical skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• Experience as SAP or extensive AP experience.
• Strong technical skills in HV systems maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular HV and LV maintenance works across the UK.
• Lead installations at new solar sites as required.
• Mentor junior staff and apprentices.

Skills

HV maintenance

LV maintenance

Solar farm construction

Inverter training

Health and safety protocols

Mentoring

Education

JIB-approved ECS gold card

BS7671

Level 3 NVQ

Job description

Description

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup dedicated to transforming the energy landscape. Fuse Energy has a growing portfolio of solar farms and are looking for a driven and experienced O&M electrician to join our team. This role would involve both performing/managing the necessary maintenance as well as improving the in-house O&M function.

Location: United Kingdom

What you will do:

• Perform regular HV and LV maintenance works on systems across the UK up to 33kV (higher voltages may be within scope if competency allows)
• Take full ownership of maintenance at assigned sites
• Lead installations at new solar sites occasionally as required
• Mentor junior staff and apprentices
• Assist with site breakdowns and investigations as required
• Ensure safe working practices by both adhering to and actively improving health and safety protocols

Requirements

• Experience as SAP (or extensive experience at AP level and looking to progress)
• Experience of maintenance or construction of HV systems at least up to and including 33kV
• Experience of maintenance or construction of solar farms desirable
• Inverter experience/training desirable
• Possession of JIB-approved ECS gold card
• Additional qualifications such as BS7671 and Level 3 NVQ etc. expected
• Hold a full UK driving license
• Strong technical skills