Greenvolt Engineers X Cheshire

Electrical Field Engineer - Solar O&M (2 Positions)

Location: Cheshire & New Harley, England

Contract: 2-Year Contract (with option to extend up to 5 additional years)

We are seeking two experienced Electrical Field Engineers to support the operation and maintenance (O&M) of utility-scale solar PV plants in England. Working as part of a global renewable energy services provider, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of two ground‑mounted solar sites.

• Site 1: ~8 MWp solar PV plant (approx. 10 ha)
• Site 2: ~29 MWp solar PV plant (approx. 35 ha)

Ground‑mounted structures with string inverter technology.

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on solar PV infrastructure and electrical equipment.
• Inspect, test, and maintain HV/MV transformers, switch gear, circuit breakers, busbars, power cables, and protection systems.
• Carry out thermographic inspections, testing of protection relays, and electrical switching operations.
• Maintain inverters, PV modules, mounting structures, and monitoring systems.
• Conduct inspections of battery systems, rectifiers, surge arresters, capacitor banks, and control systems.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently in line with manufacturer specifications and site procedures.
• Support fault finding, repairs, and system performance checks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
• Comply with all UK health, safety, environmental, and electrical regulations.

• Gold ECS Card (mandatory).
• Experience working with solar PV plants or similar electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV electrical systems and maintenance practices.
• Ability to perform inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance across electrical equipment.
• Relevant technical certifications and electrical qualifications.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and compliance.

• Hands‑on field engineers with strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in renewable energy or utility‑scale electrical assets.
• Ability to work independently on operational sites while maintaining high safety standards.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Relevant technical certifications.

If you're interested in supporting the performance of large‑scale solar assets and contributing to the global energy transition, we'd love to hear from you.