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Astute is partnering with a leading global ICP/EPC contractor delivering major utility scale solar developments across the West & South of Midlands to recruit 2 O&M Solar Technicians across multiple Operational Solar projects. These O&M Solar Technician positions offer a competitive salary and company benefits, with a planned start date of November 2026. Responsibilities and duties of the O&M Solar Technician positions: Reporting to the Senior O&M Technician, you will:  

• Actively participate in all O&M activities related to overall sites improvement and maintenance works related to the LV and HV electrical network
• Manage and provide hands on assistance with the delivery of all maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance to company’s Electrical Safety Rules (ESRs)
• Carry out scheduled Preventive maintenance activities and non-scheduled Corrective Maintenance activities
• Keeps records/logs of the scheduled/non-scheduled maintenance HV/LV activities either performed by himself or other contractors
• Produce in-house RAMS for LV scheduled works
• Ensure electrical safety across the sites, during LV or other electrical works
• Assist in developing new maintenance procedures where necessary
• Identify resources/subcontractors to perform Maintenance activities if necessary (specialized companies, suppliers, etc.)
• As necessary, oversee activity of contractors to ensure smooth, reliable, effective and efficient implementation of any maintenance works undertaken in sites
• Complete all paperwork including labour returns, timesheets, expenses, and material allocationsLiaise with Operational management team and site operatives day to day issues
• Performing the Electrical Site Technician duties on site
• Work on DC and LV systems and circuit protection and be able to diagnose any issues
• Submit LV switching schedules in accordance with pre-agreed project programs
• Promote a positive HS&E culture whilst recommending new initiatives for continuous improvement
• To identify improvement of activities and training needs and give feedback of findings to senior managers and directors

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical Engineering background
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as field technician for PV Solar/BESS projects
• Qualified Electrician
• Good mechanical knowledge
• Proficient in electrical systems design and solar connections
• Up to date industry recognized AP course (HV AP 2/ AP3 Authorization)
• Test equipment/ able fault finding / VLF testing /IR
• Experience in renewable energy installations (O&M, Construction, etc) 

Salary and benefits of the O&M Solar Technician roles:

• £34,000 - £38,571 salary
• 10% pension
• Private health
• Life insurance

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