Job Description:

We're currently supporting a leading global energy solutions provider who are looking to recruit an experienced BESS O&M Service Engineer for their UK BESS Projects

Their current projects are located in Oxfordshire and Southampton, so you need to be able to commute to both locations.

This is a permanent role starting ASAP.

The focus of the role is around:

• Operation and maintenance of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
• Being technically minded around installations and utility connections.
• Reviewing technical maintenance documentation and drawings.
• Supporting planning activities and emergency corrective maintenance support.
• Ensuring safe and efficient system operation in line with contract obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and support routine preventative and corrective maintenance of Battery Storage Systems and associated infrastructure.
• Carry out remote operations as part of corrective or preventative maintenance requirements.
• Perform site inspections and diagnostics using tools and test equipment.
• Ensure adherence to site-specific Health and Safety standards and regulations.
• Supervise subcontractors and ensure quality and compliance of third-party works.
• Provide support during commissioning, upgrades and major repairs.
• Review maintenance documentation and manuals and support drafting maintenance procedures and Methods of Statement.
• Cooperate with management and H&S teams to draft and review H&S documentation, RAMS and other relevant procedures.
• Support communication with OEM suppliers for maintenance procedures and relevant clarifications.
• Support drafting the annual plan of BESS projects.
• Provide on-call support for urgent site issues outside normal working hours.

Requirements:

• Solid experience with the operation and maintenance of Energy Storage/BESS Projects, Renewables or Power Sector industry (minimum 2 years' experience).
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding and training on LV systems, Inverters, Energy Management Systems and Batteries.
• ECS/CSCS card or eligibility to obtain one.
• Working knowledge of UK HSE regulations and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational and written communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK.
• Forward thinking, a problem solver and solution provider.
• Flexibility for participating in out-of-hours coverage.
• Experience with HV operations would be advantageous.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales