O&M Engineer

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:

Monitor the performance of operational solar PV sites using remote monitoring and SCADA systems.
Review plant data, identify underperformance and investigate technical faults to maximise system availability.
Support the day-to-day technical management of a portfolio of operational renewable energy assets.
Coordinate planned preventative maintenance activities across multiple sites.
Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs and component replacements where required.
Assist with inverter, DC cabling and electrical system maintenance to ensure optimum plant performance.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and spare parts inventories.
Produce performance and maintenance reports for internal stakeholders.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health, safety and quality standards.
Travel to sites across Ireland as required, including occasional overnight stays.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
At least two years' experience within the solar PV or renewable energy sector.
Understanding of power system protection and electrical distribution systems.
Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single line diagrams and technical schematics.
Experience maintaining LV electrical systems, DC cabling and medium voltage infrastructure would be advantageous.
Full clean driving licence and eligibility to work in Ireland.
Personal skills

The Solar O&M Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Analytical with strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
Organised and capable of managing multiple maintenance activities.
Flexible to travel regularly to operational sites.
Salary and benefits of the Solar O&M Engineer role

Salary up to €60,000, depending on experience.
Company vehicle.
Company pension.
Private health insurance.
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities, including support for professional memberships.
Accommodation provided for overnight project work where required.

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