Senior Electrical Technician

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy operator to recruit a Senior Electrical Technician to support renewable energy assets across the South Midlands and South England region.

The Senior Electrical Technician role comes with a salary of up to £70k depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including car allowance.

If you have experience as a Senior Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Technician and are looking for your next career move, we'd love to hear from you - apply today by submitting your CV.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Electrical Technician

Reporting to the Head of Technical Services you will:

Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of HV and LV electrical systems across renewable energy assets
Lead and support engineering projects, upgrades and modifications from initial concept through to completion
Review maintenance activities and technical data to identify trends, defects and opportunities for performance improvement
Support the development and review of engineering documentation, specifications and technical standards
Coordinate with internal teams, contractors and suppliers to ensure successful project delivery and operational support
Assist with Root Cause Analysis investigations and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability
Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers and technical personnel within the wider engineering team
Support planning and resource coordination activities while ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification
Strong background in HV electrical systems, including transformers, switchgear, cables and protection systems
Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical engineering within power generation, utilities or renewable energy sectors
Experience working on renewable energy assets such as wind, solar or battery storage (desirable)

Personal skills

The Senior Electrical Technician role would suit someone who is:

Strong technically with a practical, solution-focused approach to engineering problems
Comfortable working in a leadership capacity and supporting junior team members
Effective at communicating with a range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
Well organised with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks
Flexible, proactive and committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality

Salary and benefits of the Senior Electrical Technician role

Salary up to £70,000
EV Vehicle
Market-leading pension scheme
Flexible benefits package including electric vehicle leasing and health insurance options
Enhanced parental leave
Discounts and employee pricing schemes
Ongoing training and career development opportunities

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