Technician (BESS) at Resgroup, Gateshead
Technician (BESS) at Resgroup in Gateshead. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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Battery Storage and Solar O&M Technician
Solar & Storage O&M Manager
UK
Full-Time Permanent, 40 hours per week
Do you want to work to make Power for Good?
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company. We're driven by a simple yet powerful vision: to
create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero carbon energy.
We know that achieving our ambitions would be impossible without our people. Because we're tackling some of the
world's toughest problems, we need the very best people to help us. They're our most important asset so that's why
we continually invest in the m.
RES is a family with a diverse workforce, and we are dedicated to the personal professional growth of our people,
no matter what stage of their career they're at. We can promise you rewarding work which makes a real impact,
the chance to learn from inspiring colleagues from across a growing, global network and opportunities to grow
personally and professionally.
Our competitive package offers rewards and benefits including pension schemes, flexible working, and top-down
emphasis on better work-life balance. We also offer private healthcare, discounted green travel, 25 days holiday
with options to buy/sell days, enhanced family leave and four volunteering days per year so you can make a
difference somewhere e lse.
Job Purpose
The Battery Storage and Solar O&M Technician is a field-based role performing operations and maintenance duties
on utility-scale battery storage and ground mounted solar PV plant at client sites. The overall purpose of the role is
to conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of the battery storage and solar plant whilst ensuring
outstanding levels of safety, quality and plant performance. The role includes work coordination and supervision of
approved 3rd party contractors as / when required on site. Frequent travel to RES operational sites and premises
within the South of Scotland and North of England regions is also a requirement.
The ideal candidate will be a Field Service Technician preferably with experience of operating and maintaining MW-
scale power plants. The candidate needs to be located near to the Newcastle / Gateshead area and have a full
driving licence and be available for weekend on-call duties as part of a rota.
A company vehicle, smart phone 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.
RES pride ourselves on our in-house training programme and as such a full training programme is provided.
Technicians who demonstrate an attitude and aptitude for career progression will be encouraged to broaden their
experience to advanced levels such as an industry recognised HV Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person
(SAP). For team members who embody our values of Passion, Accountability, Collaboration and Excellence, the
opportunities for growth are huge.
Key Accountabili ties
The responsibilities of the Battery Storage and Solar O&M Technician include:
Adherence to and management of health and safety requirements.
Achieving and maintaining Authorised Person status commensurate with training received, experience gained
and in-line with individual job role requirements.
Undertaking planned inspection, testing and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and
contractual requirements.
Conducting system testing, troubleshooting (fault diagnosis), reactive maintenance and resolution in a timely
manner.
Troubleshooting and repairing sensors and communication equipment.
Configuration of computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates.
Inducting and managing sub-contractors, ensuring their safe working and undertaking quality checks on their
work .
Keeping accurate maintenance records and compiling reports.
Keeping in close communication with the O&M office and team support personnel.
Occasionally assisting with ground maintenance, clearance, or mechanical work.
Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time.
Other duties commensurate with the role.
Knowledge
Skill s
Essentia l
Excellent communication skills, fluent written
and spoken English
Attention to detail
Positive, can-do attitude
Ability to work both independently and as part
of a tea m
Able to respond to changing priorities and
emergent issues
Working remotely without close supervision
Enthusiasm for personal development
Strong problem-solving sk ills
Computer skills for writing reports, reporting
progress and communications
Passion, Accountability, Colla boration,
Excellence
Experien ce
Qualificatio ns
Essentia l
Essentia l
Strong approach to safe working practices
DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and
commission ing
Relevant electrical qualificat ions – NVQ Level 3
(or equivalent )
Full UK driving licen ce
Reading, writing, reviewing and amending Risk
Assessments and Method Statements
Liaising with equipment vendors to support
diagnosis of faults
Desirab le
City & Guilds 17/18th BS7671
Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391
or 2394/5)
Desirab le
First aid qualifications
Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH
Managing Safely, SMSTS, SSSTS, CSCS)
Advanced electrical qualifications
Central inverter training qualifications
High Voltage qualifications and authorisations
Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-
scale or large commercial ground-mount)
Battery storage installation and O&M experience
(MW- scale )
Installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic
communication s
Working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
Working with HVAC, fire protection, security
systems (including CCTV)
Working with Central inverters
Working with High Voltage switchgear
N.B. training can be given if / as required
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. Our multiple perspectives come from many sources including
the diverse ethnicity, culture, gender, nationality, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression,
disability, marital status, parental status, education, social background and life experience of our people.
THE WORLD'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANY
40 YEARS
OF EXPERIENCE
21 MILLION TONNES
OF CO 2 OFFSET PER YEAR
2500
EMPLOY EES