Field Service Engineer

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., 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.,

• 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.
  
  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.
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.
  
  Lightsource bp specializes in the financing, development, and management of solar energy projects. We are a 50:50 joint venture with bp with a mission to help drive the world's transition to low carbon energy. Our team comprises of 1300 industry specialists, across 18 countries.
With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By being part of the Lightsource bp team, you will 'be the change' on the world's transition to a more sustainable future. Whilst we have been established for over 10 years, we pride ourselves of our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By joining our team, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter. Be you We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. Be responsible Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity. Be recognized Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. Be inspired Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there's a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives. Our Core Values Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.