Renewable Electrician, Utility Scale Solar

Role: Renewable Electrician, Utility Scale Solar

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000

Location: North Yorkshire

MDE Group UK are currently recruiting an electrician to perform electrical installations on industrial sites, requiring specialised knowledge of DC electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience and technical expertise in photovoltaic and high-voltage systems. Proficiency and confidence in handling essential electrical tools, such as crimping cable terminations and using multimeters and insulation testers, are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation of cabling and modules on the arrays
• Terminate cables and connectors at DC and AC distribution boxes
• Install cabling on monitoring and communication equipment (data logger, routers, sensors, etc.) Fault Identification on electrical components, comms equipment and monitoring equipment by means of testing
• Carry out annual testing (String testing, DC main cable testing, IV curve testing and thermal imaging.)
• Carry out test and inspection of newly installed AC equipment in accordance with BS7671
• Compile necessary reports and update the ticketing system. • Manage Subcontractors onsite
• Assist Asset/ Ops mangers with small works quotations
• Work with electrical labourers, electricians, Asset & Site Managers
• Carry out any H&S actions and routines as determined by client and company. • Undertake any necessary training
• Mentoring or training other members of the team
• Take part in the on-call rota

Skills and Experience

• Understand Microsoft Office, phone/tablet and document reporting structures Have a basic understanding of Health & Safety standards and Regulations.
• Two years working experience in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems for Solar PV sites
• Level 1- 3 Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
• Up to NVQ LV3 in the electrical industry.
• AM2 certificate
• ECS Electrician Card desirable

For more information, please contact Jasmine Thompson - (phone number removed)