Health, Safety & Compliance: Always work in accordance with UK health and safety legislation, company procedures, and site-specific requirements.
- Perform risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) before commencing work.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Promote a strong safety culture and report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
Preventative Maintenance: Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on BESS installations.
- Inspect battery enclosures, PCS (Power Conversion Systems), transformers, switchgear, HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, and monitoring equipment.
- Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
- Ensure service activities meet contractual requirements and OEM standards.
Fault Finding & Repairs: Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, communication, and control system faults.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Replace defective components including:
- Battery modules
- Inverters/PCS units
- Communication devices
- UPS systems
- Fire Alarm systems
- Gas alarm systems
- Temperature management systems
- Coordinate with technical support and engineering teams for complex issues.
Commissioning & Testing: Support site commissioning activities for new energy storage projects.
- Conduct functional testing, electrical verification, and system performance assessments.
- Assist with system energisation and grid compliance testing.
- Produce commissioning reports and handover documentation.
Remote Monitoring & Support: Utilise SCADA and remote monitoring platforms to investigate alarms and performance issues.
- Support customer requests and technical queries.
- Escalate critical issues appropriately to engineering and management teams.
Documentation & Reporting: Complete service reports using company service management systems.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and recommendations.
- Update technical documentation and service databases.
Customer Engagement: Act as the primary technical representative on site.
- Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and suppliers.
- Deliver high levels of customer service and professionalism.
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience working on:
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Renewables
- Low-voltage (LV) electrical systems
- Industrial power systems
- Strong electrical fault-finding skills.
- Experience interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable:
- Previous experience with utility-scale battery storage systems.
- Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience.
- Experience with:
- SCADA systems
- PLC controls
- Power electronics
- Inverters and converters
- G99/Grid Code knowledge.
- Renewable energy industry experience.
Technical Competencies:
- Electrical installation and maintenance
- High-voltage switching awareness
- Power conversion systems
- Battery technologies (Lithium-Ion preferred)
- Protection systems
- Network communications
- SCADA monitoring systems
- Root cause analysis
- Technical reporting
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
Personal Attributes:
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Self-motivated and organised.
- Strong communication skills.
- Flexible and willing to travel.
Working Environment:
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Field-based role covering South East England.
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Frequent travel to customer sites.
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Overnight stays.
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Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
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Remote diagnosis of faults and issues.
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A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style.
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The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.
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An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued.
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Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe.
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Possibility for remote work.
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Qualified training and support with our buddy system.
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A detailed introduction to our product portfolio.
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Competitive salary and a great bonus structure.
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Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country.
