The principal purpose of the Solar Farm Maintenance role is to ensure the efficient operation and longevity of solar energy installations by performing regular maintenance and repairs. The major objective is to maximize energy production, minimize downtime, and ensure safety and compliance with industry standards.
Key Accountabilities
- Perform varying corrective, preventive, and emergency maintenance for solar PV systems.
- Responsible for solar plant monitoring and ensuring that the system is operating optimally.
- Utilises electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Interact with customers on a professional level as part of a multi-tasking team.
- Perform onsite installations, repairs, and troubleshooting.
- Check and provide complete documentation to clients.
- Carry out site root analysis.
- Apply root cause analysis techniques on all major and recurring faults.
- Investigate technical failures and prepare formal technical reports.
- Record keeping and management of spare part movements.
- Any additional duties as assigned by manager
- Additional Duties as assigned by your manager
The job description is intended as a guideline and may evolve over time to meet the needs of the role and the organization
Qualifications:
- Degree in the engineering field
- 2+ years of solar technical experience.
- Working knowledge of power system protection
- Able to read and interpret single line diagrams and schematics
- Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of LV and 22kV cable, DC cable systems
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Good IT skills.
- Knowledge of codes and standards.
- Knowledge of how to use hand tools and power tools.
- Ability to lift and move objects up to 35 kgs
- Willing to travel regularly including at nights
- Must be eligible to work full time in Ireland.
- Must have a valid permit to drive in Ireland independently
What we offer
- Competitive salary aligned with experience;
- Free birthday day
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Discounts from local businesses.
- Being part of an international environment
Additional Benefits after successful completion of probation
- Company Pension
- Death in Service
- Income Protection
- Flexible Friday
- Professional Membership fees
- Training and CPD
This job description is intended as a general guideline and is not exhaustive; it is a flexible document and may be subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the company.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity! Note this role is based in Ireland and you must be based in Ireland to complete the tasks of this role
We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €38,000.00-€40,000.00 per year
Work Location: On the road
