RES is seeking a Solar & Battery Storage Technician for a field-based role in Hastings, UK. The position involves operations and maintenance of utility-scale battery storage and solar PV plants, ensuring safety and performance standards. Candidates should be qualified electricians with experience in MW-scale power plants. The role includes weekend on-call duties and offers a competitive benefits package, training opportunities, and career progression towards Authorised Person status.
Job Purpose
This role will cover sites in the Hastings/ Lewes/ Royal Tunbridge Wells areas. The Solar & Battery Storage Technician is a field-based role performing operations and maintenance tasks on utility-scale battery storage plants and ground mounted solar PV plants. You will ensure the plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance at a cost that meets operational budget, as part of an industry-leading team of renewable energy specialists.
You will be a qualified electrician with experience operating and maintaining MW-scale power plants, with DC and HV electrical competencies. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend on-call duties as part of a rota. An overtime system is in place.
A company vehicle, smartphone, and laptop/tablet will be provided. RES provides a comprehensive package of benefits including contributory pension, private health insurance, and investment in role-specific training. You will have the opportunity to work towards Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status.
Accountabilities
Follow and manage health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards across the plants Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status determined by training received, experience gained and in line with individual job role requirements Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements Inspect, test and maintain plant and equipment. Undertake AC and DC system testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution promptly Troubleshoot and repair on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks. Configure computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates Occasionally assist with ground maintenance, cleaning or mechanical work Induct and manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working and undertake quality checks on their work. Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports Keep in close communication with the O&M office and team functions Travel between the sites and offices Occasionally work away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time Other tasks determined by the role
Knowledge
Knowledge of central inverters desirable Principles of High Voltage operations Technical understanding of AC, DC, SCADA, instrumentation and communications networks Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology is essential Good knowledge and understanding of HVAC, fire protection, security systems is desirable Good knowledge and understanding of battery storage technology, although training can be given in this area
Experience
Experience, reading, writing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements Experience working with equipment vendors to support diagnosis of faults DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and commissioning Experience working remotely Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount) Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW-scale) is desirable Experience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communications Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems Work with Central inverters Work with High Voltage switchgear
Skills And Attributes
Approach to safe working practices Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues Enthusiasm for personal development Able to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence
Qualifications
Full UK driving licence Approved Electrician Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued First aid qualifications Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)
At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients.
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Job Purpose
This role will cover sites in the Hastings/ Lewes/ Royal Tunbridge Wells areas. The Solar & Battery Storage Technician is a field-based role performing operations and maintenance tasks on utility-scale battery storage plants and ground mounted solar PV plants. You will ensure the plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance at a cost that meets operational budget, as part of an industry-leading team of renewable energy specialists.
You will be a qualified electrician with experience operating and maintaining MW-scale power plants, with DC and HV electrical competencies. This is a permanent role and will require availability for weekend on-call duties as part of a rota. An overtime system is in place.
A company vehicle, smartphone, and laptop/tablet will be provided. RES provides a comprehensive package of benefits including contributory pension, private health insurance, and investment in role-specific training. You will have the opportunity to work towards Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status.
Accountabilities
Follow and manage health and safety requirements and help to maintain and improve safety standards across the plants Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status determined by training received, experience gained and in line with individual job role requirements Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements Inspect, test and maintain plant and equipment. Undertake AC and DC system testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution promptly Troubleshoot and repair on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks. Configure computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates Occasionally assist with ground maintenance, cleaning or mechanical work Induct and manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working and undertake quality checks on their work. Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports Keep in close communication with the O&M office and team functions Travel between the sites and offices Occasionally work away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time Other tasks determined by the role
Knowledge
Knowledge of central inverters desirable Principles of High Voltage operations Technical understanding of AC, DC, SCADA, instrumentation and communications networks Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology is essential Good knowledge and understanding of HVAC, fire protection, security systems is desirable Good knowledge and understanding of battery storage technology, although training can be given in this area
Experience
Experience, reading, writing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements Experience working with equipment vendors to support diagnosis of faults DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and commissioning Experience working remotely Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount) Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW-scale) is desirable Experience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communications Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems Work with Central inverters Work with High Voltage switchgear
Skills And Attributes
Approach to safe working practices Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues Enthusiasm for personal development Able to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, and Excellence
Qualifications
Full UK driving licence Approved Electrician Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued First aid qualifications Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)
At RES we celebrate difference as we know it makes our company a great place to work. Encouraging applicants with different backgrounds, ideas and points of view, we create teams who work together to solve complex problems and design practical solutions for our clients.
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