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Electrical Technician HV - Solar O&M

Location: Villarino de los Aires, around 40 minutes from Salamanca

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Technician HV to support the operation and maintenance of a solar PV plant and 220/132 kV substation/switchyard in Spain. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting commissioning, plant stabilisation, preventive and corrective maintenance, fault analysis, SCADA monitoring, and safe day-to-day site operations.

Responsibilities

Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, HOTO, post-commissioning and plant stabilisation activities.Carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance on the 220/132 kV substation/switchyard and PV plant.Monitor plant and substation performance through SCADA/SAS systems.Support the operation and maintenance of power transformers, GIS/AIS substations, inverters, RMUs, battery chargers and UPS systems.Identify faults, take corrective actions, check relay coordination, download fault logs and support root cause analysis.Prepare daily logbooks and maintain records of breakdowns, RCA, preventive and corrective maintenance.Update maintenance records in the company or owner-provided CMMS platform.Support safe and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.Follow control centre and Grid Operator instructions in coordination with the Lead Electrical Technician.Maintain records of spare parts used and report requirements to the relevant teams.Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and support safe site operations.

Requirements

Diploma, Technician Certificate or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.3-5 years' experience in the electrical field, substation or switchyard operations and maintenance.Minimum 1 year of solar plant operation and maintenance experience.Knowledge of 220/132 kV substations, switchyards, PV plants and electrical equipment.Experience with SCADA/SAS systems, fault logs, relay coordination and CMMS platforms.Computer literate.Proficient in the local language, both spoken and written.Moderate proficiency in English.Strong collaboration, communication, decision-making and accountability skills.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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