Solar PV Technical Specialist

3 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom OVO Energy Full time

Solar PV Technical Specialist

At OVO Energy, we're on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. We're hiring a Solar PV Technical Specialist to join our team and play an essential part in our Plan Zero journey.

About the Role

The Solar PV Technical Specialist will review all of the surveys and solar designs completed by the sales and survey team to ensure what's been quoted is compliant and technically feasible to install. You'll then take all of that information to build really clear installation packs for our installers.

Key Responsibilities

  • In-depth reviews of remote and site survey information to check technical feasibility of the proposed system design.
  • Provide guidance to any Solar PV technical queries that arise in the business.
  • Complete DNO applications in line with proposed system design, collaborating closely with sales and survey team as and when required in relation to DNO feedback.
  • Providing technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analysing and resolving project challenges.
  • Knowledge of PV industry modeling and simulating assumptions Work closely with the solar surveying team to ensure quality and accuracy of the team's quotes and surveys.
  • Evaluate and own risks, challenges and opportunities, making recommendations on future direction.
  • Work with Kaluza Flex colleague on new technological advancements and customer experience improvements to the solar PV proposition.
  • Represent OVO at external industry events to help build its profile and reputation as a tech leader in this space.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have deep experience in Solar PV.
  • System designs, electrical configurations, cable runs.
  • Roof construction types and scaffold requirements.
  • Experience in a startup, fast-paced and tech-based environment.
  • Previous experience within MCS accredited organisation.
  • Ideally have a sound technical knowledge of both hardware and software solutions relevant to solar PV and battery storage. Previous experience in installation, repair or maintenance of electrical, solar PV and battery systems.
  • Previous roofing/structural assessment/fitting/designing experience.
  • Excellent communications skills with the ability to engage audiences at senior exec and C-suite level.
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to see the bigger picture and deliver at pace.
  • Able to operate at a high level independently.
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to plans and able to respond confidently and positively to changing scenarios.

What We Offer

We'll pay you between £32,690 and £39,550, depending on your specific skills and experience. If your expectations are a little different, have a chat with us. We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero-carbon mission.

You'll be eligible for an on-target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal.

We also offer plenty of green benefits and progressive policies to help you feel like you belong at OVO...and there's flex pay. It's an extra 9% of your salary on top of your core pay to use as you like. You can take it as cash, add to your pension, or choose to spend it on a huge range of flex benefits.

For starters, you'll get 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays). With benefits like a healthcare cash plan or private medical insurance depending on your career level, critical illness cover, life assurance, health assessments, and more. With gym membership, gadget, travel and cyber insurance, workplace ISA, will writing services, DNA testing, dental insurance, and more. With extra holiday buying, discount dining, culture cards, tech loans, and supporting your favorite charities with give-as-you-earn donations. Get up to £300 off any OVO Energy plan (when you pay by Direct Debit), plus personal carbon offsetting and great discounts on smart thermostats and EV chargers. Nab a great deal on ultra-low emission car leasing, plus our cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.

Belonging at OVO

To find better ways to support our people, we need to listen to each other's experiences and find ways to build a truly inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of this, we have 8 Belonging Networks at OVO. Led by our people, for our people - so when you join OVO, you can play a part - big or small - with any of the Networks. It's up to you.

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