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Intertek

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1885

💰 $4.4M Grant on 2010-11

Assurance • Testing • Certification

Intertek is a leading provider of Total Quality Assurance, delivering assured testing, inspection, certification, and consulting services across various industries. With a global presence in over 100 countries, Intertek helps businesses mitigate risk, ensure quality and safety, and comply with international standards, enhancing performance and sustainability in sectors such as chemicals, construction, healthcare, and energy.

📋 Description

• Perform on‑site inspections of solar PV installations to verify construction quality and compliance with established procedures. • Carry out visual and electrical checks following standardized testing protocols. • Review and validate field measurement data, test procedures, and basic test reports to ensure consistency with site conditions. • Identify, document, and follow up on deviations, defects, or safety concerns until they are resolved. • Participate in site coordination meetings to communicate findings and ensure all required documentation is provided by stakeholders. • Support the collection and preliminary review of PR measurements, IV curve data, and other performance indicators. • Assist with field testing activities such as electroluminescence (EL) imaging, thermographic inspections, curve tracing, insulation resistance testing, and general visual inspections. • Operate, maintain, and properly handle testing equipment including IV tracers, EL cameras, insulation resistance meters, infrared cameras, clamp meters, and multimeters. • Coordinate with client representatives and contractors prior to and during site visits to ensure readiness for testing activities. • Contribute to the preparation of field notes and provide input to final inspection reports to confirm that results match field observations.

🎯 Requirements

• Vocational training or technical certification in electrical installations, renewable energy, or a related field. • (Extensive experience in electrical installations or maintenance may be considered in place of formal education.) • Solid understanding of the components and basic operation of PV systems or electrical installations. • Strong attention to detail, good documentation habits, and the ability to follow standardized procedures. • Good communication skills (written and verbal) and proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications. • Ability to work effectively as part of a field‑based team. • Previous experience performing electrical tests, measurements, or inspections is preferred. • Experience with PV module or inverter testing is a plus. • Experience using DSLR cameras is an advantage (for EL imaging and visual documentation). • Ability to work outdoors in demanding conditions, including high/low temperatures, nighttime operations, long periods standing, and climbing ladders or stairs. • Ability to correctly use personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, reflective vest, hearing protection). • Basic understanding of common failure modes in PV systems or electrical installations is preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Availability: Immediate • Travel: Up to 80% • Location: Remote, Europe • Compensation: CEA offers competitive salaries, bonus programs and benefits, as well as the opportunity for career progression and professional development. • Expenses conditions: CEA will reimburse the employee for any travel or work-related expenses paid during business trips.