Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading commercial and industrial renewable energy provider, specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of solar PV and clean energy solutions for businesses across Ireland, to recruit a Solar O&M Engineer to monitor and maintain multiple sites.
The Solar O&M Engineer role comes with a salary up to €60,000, vehicle and excellent package including training and development opportunities.
If you’re a Solar O&M Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that are a growing organisation at the forefront of commercial and industrial renewable energy projects, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Solar O&M Engineer role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:
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Monitor the performance of operational solar PV sites using remote monitoring and SCADA systems.
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Review plant data, identify underperformance and investigate technical faults to maximise system availability.
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Support the day-to-day technical management of a portfolio of operational renewable energy assets.
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Coordinate planned preventative maintenance activities across multiple sites.
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Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs and component replacements where required.
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Assist with inverter, DC cabling and electrical system maintenance to ensure optimum plant performance.
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Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and spare parts inventories.
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Produce performance and maintenance reports for internal stakeholders.
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Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health, safety and quality standards.
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Travel to sites across Ireland as required, including occasional overnight stays.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
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At least two years' experience within the solar PV or renewable energy sector.
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Understanding of power system protection and electrical distribution systems.
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Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single line diagrams and technical schematics.
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Experience maintaining LV electrical systems, DC cabling and medium voltage infrastructure would be advantageous.
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Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.
Personal skills
The Solar O&M Engineer role would suit someone who is:
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Analytical with strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
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Organised and capable of managing multiple maintenance activities.
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Flexible to travel regularly to operational sites.
Salary and benefits of the Solar O&M Engineer role
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Salary up to €60,000, depending on experience.
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Company vehicle.
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Company pension.
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Private health insurance.
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Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, including support for professional memberships.
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Accommodation provided for overnight project work where required.
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