At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and optimise large-scale solar assets while ensuring safety and performance.
- Company: Join a leading renewable energy provider committed to sustainability and professional growth.
- Benefits: Earn up to €50,000, plus bonuses, overtime, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Enjoy 33 days holiday, private healthcare, and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the renewable energy sector while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 in electrical installations and experience in solar or BESS preferred.
Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a strong commitment to sustainability, professional development and its people, to recruit a Solar O&M Technician for its operations. The Solar O&M Technician role comes with a salary of up to €50,000, plus van, fuel card and door to door payments, plus the opportunity for overtime. If you're a qualified Electrician with Level 3 qualifications, whether newly qualified or experienced, and are looking to work for a genuine global energy leader that puts its people, development and culture at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
- Reporting to the Area Manager you will:
- Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar assets.
- Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar sites across Ireland.
- Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing your duties.
- Test both DC and AC systems, looking for faults and tracing issues.
- Conduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues with the assets.
- Gain Authorised Person status after received training.
- Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems.
- Looking for trends and using data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a result.
- Occasional assistance with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTV.
- Occasional working away from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs.
Professional qualifications
- We are looking for someone with the following:
- Level 3 in electrical installations as a minimum.
- 18th edition wiring regs.
- Ideally you will have C&G 2391 or equivalent.
- A HSE qualification is desired.
- Experience within a solar or BESS environment is hugely preferred.
- Irish driving licence is essential.
Personal skills
- The Solar O&M Technician role would suit someone who is:
- Flexible with location and in travelling outside of your patch on occasion.
- Experience liaising with third parties and troubleshooting.
- Experience reading, writing and assessing RAMS is hugely beneficial.
- Someone who wants to learn and make a genuine difference.
Salary and benefits of the Solar O&M Technician role
- A starting salary up to €50,000 depending on experience.
- Bonus, overtime and increased pay for on call rota.
- PPE, toolkit, work van (for business purposes) provided and annual leave.
- Additional company benefits including private healthcare.
- 33 days holiday (inc. BH).
- Company pension.
Solar O&M Technician in Kildare employer: Astute People
Join a leading consultancy in Cambridge that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in project leadership will thrive. With competitive benefits including a strong bonus scheme, private healthcare, and a hybrid work model, you'll find ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.
