Responsibilities Health, Safety &amp; Compliance:<ul><li>Always work in accordance with UK health and safety legislation, company procedures, and site-specific requirements.</li><li>Perform risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) before commencing work.</li><li>Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.</li><li>Promote a strong safety culture and report hazards, incidents, and near misses</li></ul>Preventative Maintenance: <ul><li>Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on BESS installations.</li><li>Inspect battery enclosures, PCS (Power Conversion Systems), transformers, switchgear, HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, and monitoring equipment.</li><li>Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time.</li><li>Ensure service activities meet contractual requirements and OEM standards.</li></ul>Fault Finding &amp; Repairs <ul><li>Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, communication, and control system faults.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Replace defective components including: Battery modules; Inverters/PCS units; Communication devices; UPS systems; Fire Alarm systems; Gas alarm systems; Temperature management systems</li><li>Coordinate with technical support and engineering teams for complex issues.</li></ul>Commissioning &amp; Testing: <ul><li>Support site commissioning activities for new energy storage projects.</li><li>Conduct functional testing, electrical verification, and system performance assessments.</li><li>Assist with system energisation and grid compliance testing.</li><li>Produce commissioning reports and handover documentation.</li></ul>Remote Monitoring &amp; Support<ul><li>Utilise SCADA and remote monitoring platforms to investigate alarms and performance issues.</li><li>Support customer requests and technical queries.</li><li>Escalate critical issues appropriately to engineering and management teams</li></ul>Documentation &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Complete service reports using company service management systems.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and recommendations.</li><li>Update technical documentation and service databases.</li></ul>Customer Engagement<ul><li>Act as the primary technical representative on site.</li><li>Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and suppliers.</li><li>Deliver high levels of customer service and professionalism.</li></ul> Requirements Essential:<ul><li>NVQ Level 3, City &amp; Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.</li><li>Experience working on: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS); Renewables; Low-voltage (LV) electrical systems; Industrial power systems</li><li>Strong electrical fault-finding skills.</li><li>Experience interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.</li><li>Right to work in the United Kingdom.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with utility-scale battery storage systems.</li><li>Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience.</li><li>Experience with: SCADA systems; PLC controls; Power electronics; Inverters and converters</li><li>G99/Grid Code knowledge.</li><li>Renewable energy industry experience</li></ul>Technical Competencies:<ul><li>Electrical installation and maintenance</li><li>High-voltage switching awareness</li><li>Power conversion systems</li><li>Battery technologies (Lithium-Ion preferred)</li><li>Protection systems</li><li>Network communications</li><li>SCADA monitoring systems</li><li>Root cause analysis</li><li>Technical reporting</li><li>Reading and interpreting electrical schematics</li></ul>Personal Attributes:<ul><li>Strong commitment to safety.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Customer-focused mindset.</li><li>Self-motivated and organised.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li><li>Flexible and willing to travel.</li></ul>Working Environment: <ul><li>Field-based role covering South East England.</li><li>Frequent travel to customer sites.</li><li>Overnight stays.</li><li>Outdoor work in all weather conditions.</li><li>Remote diagnosis of faults and issues</li></ul> We offer you <ul style="border:0px solid;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;font-family:Inter , '-apple-system' , BlinkMacSystemFont , 'Segoe UI' , Roboto , 'Helvetica Neue' , 'Open Sans' , 'system-ui' , '-apple-system' , 'Segoe UI' , Roboto , Ubuntu , Cantarell , 'Noto Sans' , sans-serif , 'Apple Color Emoji' , 'Segoe UI Emoji';background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Possibility for remote work</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Qualified training and support with our buddy system</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">A detailed introduction to our product portfolio</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Competitive salary and a great bonus structure</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;">Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country</li></ul>

Trina Solar specializes in the manufacture of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and system integration. Trina Solar is not only a pioneer of China's PV industry, but has become an influential shaper of the global solar industry and a leader in solar modules, solutions and services.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, the company operates in North America, Asia and Europe and employs over 17,000 people worldwide.

Field Service Engineer (Utility BESS)

Responsibilities Health, Safety &amp; Compliance:<ul><li>Always work in accordance with UK health and safety legislation, company procedures, and site-specific requirements.</li><li>Perform risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) before commencing work.</li><li>Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.</li><li>Promote a strong safety culture and report hazards, incidents, and near misses</li></ul>Preventative Maintenance: <ul><li>Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on BESS installations.</li><li>Inspect battery enclosures, PCS (Power Conversion Systems), transformers, switchgear, HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, and monitoring equipment.</li><li>Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time.</li><li>Ensure service activities meet contractual requirements and OEM standards.</li></ul>Fault Finding &amp; Repairs <ul><li>Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, communication, and control system faults.</li><li>Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.</li><li>Replace defective components including: Battery modules; Inverters/PCS units; Communication devices; UPS systems; Fire Alarm systems; Gas alarm systems; Temperature management systems</li><li>Coordinate with technical support and engineering teams for complex issues.</li></ul>Commissioning &amp; Testing: <ul><li>Support site commissioning activities for new energy storage projects.</li><li>Conduct functional testing, electrical verification, and system performance assessments.</li><li>Assist with system energisation and grid compliance testing.</li><li>Produce commissioning reports and handover documentation.</li></ul>Remote Monitoring &amp; Support<ul><li>Utilise SCADA and remote monitoring platforms to investigate alarms and performance issues.</li><li>Support customer requests and technical queries.</li><li>Escalate critical issues appropriately to engineering and management teams</li></ul>Documentation &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Complete service reports using company service management systems.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of work completed, parts used, and recommendations.</li><li>Update technical documentation and service databases.</li></ul>Customer Engagement<ul><li>Act as the primary technical representative on site.</li><li>Build strong relationships with customers, contractors, and suppliers.</li><li>Deliver high levels of customer service and professionalism.</li></ul> Requirements Essential:<ul><li>NVQ Level 3, City &amp; Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.</li><li>Experience working on: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS); Renewables; Low-voltage (LV) electrical systems; Industrial power systems</li><li>Strong electrical fault-finding skills.</li><li>Experience interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.</li><li>Right to work in the United Kingdom.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Previous experience with utility-scale battery storage systems.</li><li>Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience.</li><li>Experience with: SCADA systems; PLC controls; Power electronics; Inverters and converters</li><li>G99/Grid Code knowledge.</li><li>Renewable energy industry experience</li></ul>Technical Competencies:<ul><li>Electrical installation and maintenance</li><li>High-voltage switching awareness</li><li>Power conversion systems</li><li>Battery technologies (Lithium-Ion preferred)</li><li>Protection systems</li><li>Network communications</li><li>SCADA monitoring systems</li><li>Root cause analysis</li><li>Technical reporting</li><li>Reading and interpreting electrical schematics</li></ul>Personal Attributes:<ul><li>Strong commitment to safety.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Customer-focused mindset.</li><li>Self-motivated and organised.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li><li>Flexible and willing to travel.</li></ul>Working Environment: <ul><li>Field-based role covering South East England.</li><li>Frequent travel to customer sites.</li><li>Overnight stays.</li><li>Outdoor work in all weather conditions.</li><li>Remote diagnosis of faults and issues</li></ul> We offer you <ul><li>A dynamic environment with high responsibilities and an independent working style</li><li>The opportunity for professional development and growth in one of the most fast-growing industries.</li><li>An environment of open communication where all ideas and opinions are valued</li><li>Collaboration with an international and diverse team from all over Europe</li><li>Possibility for remote work</li><li>Qualified training and support with our buddy system</li><li>A detailed introduction to our product portfolio</li><li>Competitive salary and a great bonus structure</li><li>Attractive additional benefits that vary depending on the country</li></ul>

Field Service Engineer (Utility BESS)

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