O&M Technician
Fuse Energy · Bristol
Fuse Energy is an energy startup on a mission to make energy abundant and affordable, fast. We combine first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system.
We've raised over $200M from top-tier investors including Balderton, Lakestar, Accel, Creandum, Lowercarbon, Ribbit, 20VC, Hummingbird and Collaborative Fund, alongside strategic angels including Nico Rosberg and GPs behind Meta, Revolut, Spotify and Uber.
We're building a fully integrated energy company: developing our own solar, batteries and other generation projects, building our own hardware, improving and developing grid infrastructure, trading power in real time, using AI across the business, and installing distributed energy in homes. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass the savings on to our customers.
We're hiring an O&M Technician to carry out planned and corrective maintenance across our Solar PV and BESS sites. You'll be based on site day to day and act as a key point of contact for operational matters as they come up, working closely with subcontractors, landowners and clients where needed. You'll bring hands-on experience in solar PV, BESS or electrical maintenance, and you'll report into the Operations and Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities
Planned and Corrective Maintenance
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across Solar PV and BESS sites
- Perform corrective maintenance and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems
- Complete routine servicing in line with maintenance schedules and manufacturer requirements
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and to company standards
Fault-Finding and Performance Monitoring
- Conduct site inspections, testing and diagnostic fault-finding
- Identify and resolve equipment issues affecting performance or availability, including underperforming PV arrays, inverters and BESS systems
- Support rapid response to site breakdowns and system failures
- Escalate complex technical issues to senior engineering or operations teams where required
- Identify recurring issues and feed them back into the maintenance strategy to reduce downtime and improve reliability
Commissioning and Project Handover Support
- Support commissioning activities on newly constructed Solar PV and BESS projects
- Assist with site inspections, testing and energisation during handover
- Help ensure assets are installed, tested and operating in line with design and specification requirements
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Carry out all work in line with HSE procedures, RAMS and company safety standards
- Always follow safe working practices on high-voltage and construction sites
- Support site compliance with contractual, regulatory and operational requirements
- Report hazards, incidents and near misses in line with company processes
Reporting and Documentation
- Complete maintenance reports, service records and job documentation accurately and on time
- Record site activities, findings and corrective actions clearly and consistently
- Support accurate tracking of maintenance history and asset condition
Stakeholder and Contractor Coordination
- Coordinate with subcontractors and external service providers when required
- Maintain good communication with site teams, internal stakeholders and project personnel
- Support interaction with landowners and clients during site activities where necessary
Requirements
- 3+ years' experience working within Solar PV, BESS, electrical maintenance or a similar technical environment
- Electrical qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent are preferred
- Basic understanding of solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, switchgear and monitoring systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics
- Familiarity with health and safety standards and safe systems of work, including [HV authorisation / competency requirement, confirm with HSE]
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
- Good communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
- Previous experience in renewable energy or utility-scale infrastructure is desirable but not essential
Benefits
- Competitive salary and eligibility for equity
- Biannual bonus scheme
- Fully expensed tech to match your needs
- Private health insurance
- Breakfast and dinner allowance for office-based employees
As we hire globally, benefits vary by location.
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