Solar O&M Technician - Dublin

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture, really looking after their employees. We're open to newly qualified Electricians as well as experienced Electricians too so if you're curious about the role and have your level 3 qualifications, please apply.

This Field Service Technician / Solar Technician comes with an excellent salary, depending on your experience, with the chance of overtime but with a work-life balance being key for the client.

If you're wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space with growth potential, please read on and apply below.

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 in Chichester and the surrounding areas, perhaps travelling further on occasion for business need
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 way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs t

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
UK driving licence is essential

Personal skills

The Solar 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 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

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