O&M Technician

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Solar O&M Technician managing operation and maintenance of solar PV systems across Ireland. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar installations.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with O&M schedules and manufacturer recommendations
  • Perform inspections, testing and maintenance of solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, switchgear, combiner boxes, monitoring systems and associated electrical equipment across rooftop and ground-mounted installations
  • Diagnose and rectify electrical, communications and monitoring faults to minimise downtime and maximise system performance
  • Respond to reactive maintenance callouts and breakdowns as required
  • Complete AC & DC electrical testing where applicable, including insulation resistance testing, thermal imaging and system performance checks
  • Monitor system performance and investigate alarms or underperforming assets
  • Maintain accurate service reports, maintenance records and fault logs using digital reporting systems
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE) standards, Safe Electric requirements, RAMS and site procedures
  • Liaise with the O&M Manager, operations team and equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues
  • Support commissioning activities, warranty claims, asset inspections and site surveys where required
  • Manage site housekeeping, spare parts and customer communication while maintaining a professional standard at all times

Requirements:

  • Qualified Electrician (National Craft Certificate or equivalent)
  • Minimum three years' experience in electrical installation, maintenance or renewable energy
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Willingness to travel throughout Ireland and work away from home when required
  • Strong organisational, IT and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and safely
  • Solar PV installation and maintenance experience (Desirable)
  • Experience with SCADA, fibre networks and monitoring platforms (Desirable)
  • Knowledge of Huawei, Sungrow or SMA inverter systems (Desirable)
  • Working at Height, Manual Handling, and First Aid certification, Safe Pass (Desirable)
  • Thermal imaging experience (Desirable)
  • Experience with utility-scale solar assets, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or EV charging infrastructure (Desirable)

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Performance Bonus
  • Company Vehicle
  • Pension Contribution
  • Laya Healthcare
  • Life Assurance
  • Gym Membership
  • Ongoing Professional Development