ABOUT LIGHTSOURCE BP O&M:

Join Europe’s largest Operations & Maintenance (O&M) fleet and contribute to maintaining our solar plants in optimal operating condition. At Lightsource BP, we’re committed to renewable energy and sustainability, and we’re looking for a passionate Field Service Engineer to join our dynamic team. For more information on our O&M team, please click the following link: https://lightsourcebp.com/uk/partner-with-us/operations-and-maintenance/

WORK SKILLS:

• Clean, full driving licence.
• Advantageous: Experience working at heights.
• Team player with good time-management and punctuality.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.

GENERAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Capable of working remotely without close supervision.
• HSE awareness.
• Proactive, autonomous, and initiative-driven.
• Problem-solving attitude and technical curiosity.
• Positive, adaptable, and willing to learn.
• Passionate about renewables (highly desirable).
• Comfortable working outdoors.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recognized electrical qualifications, such as City and Guilds 2382-18 (18th Edition).
• Any inverters maintenance course and testing/inspection certification 2391 are advantageous.

Knowledge:

• Electrically trained with qualifications such as BS7671 and Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent (e.g., completed apprenticeship, IET).
• Ability to safely pass LV1 assessment.
• Desirable: Experience as an Electricians Mate, industrial PV installation maintenance, inverter maintenance, and HV switching

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

As a Field Service Engineer, you will ensure the efficient maintenance of solar plants, performing both preventative and corrective tasks to keep our operations running smoothly.
Location: Ideal candidates will be located in or around the Plymouth region in Cornwall

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) procedures, actively participating in risk assessments.
• Perform maintenance on electrical components, inverters, modules, CCTV/security systems, monitoring systems, and structures.
• Provide detailed reports according to Lightsource BP standards, which can be prepared remotely.
• Deliver electrical maintenance services across a specified region, with occasional travel to other regions for additional support.
• Assist in compiling insurance and warranty claims.
• Take full ownership of assigned sites.
• Manage relationships with local subcontractors.

Knowledge:

• Electrically trained with qualifications such as BS7671 and Level 3 Electrical NVQ or equivalent (e.g., completed apprenticeship, IET).
• Ability to safely pass LV1 assessment.
• Desirable: Experience as an Electricians Mate, industrial PV installation maintenance, inverter maintenance, and HV switching.