Technical O&M Support Engineer - Solar

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a Technical O&M Support Engineer with strong electrical knowledge and analytical skills. The role involves providing advanced remote support for field teams, analysing system performance, and collaborating on technical resolutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solar O&M, excellent problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills. Attractive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Company vehicle for site visits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme & company sick pay

Company mobile phone & laptop provided

'Wellness Wednesday' mindfulness time weekly

Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in electrical installation or maintenance in solar O&M sector.
• Strong knowledge of inverters and communication protocols.
• Experience interpreting electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced remote support for field engineers.
• Analyse system data and improve performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and repair guides.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Root cause analysis

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation

Tools

SCADA platforms

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is proud to be partnering with an established and growing operations and maintenance provider focused on large-scale solar energy projects across the UK and internationally.

We're looking for a Technical O&M Support Engineer who blends hands-on electrical knowledge with analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset. In this role, you'll be providing advanced remote support to field teams, analysing system performance, and supporting the technical resolution of complex issues across a broad solar portfolio.

If you're currently providing remote or second-line support in the solar or electrical O&M space and you're ready to step into a more autonomous, international-facing role - we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the O&M Team Leader, you will:

Provide advanced remote support for field engineers, diagnosing and resolving complex faults

Analyse system data (SCADA, inverter portals) to spot issues and improve performance

Collaborate with on-site teams to identify and address systemic issues, helping reduce downtime and optimise asset performance

Lead or support RCA investigations and escalate to manufacturers when needed

Create and maintain technical documentation and repair guides

Support commissioning, retrofit works, and attend site when remote solutions aren't viable

Collaborate with internal teams and international subsidiaries on recurring issues and best practice

Contribute to knowledge sharing, KPI tracking, and the onboarding of junior engineers

Act as a technical liaison across your team and management, contributing to work order planning and weekly operational meetings

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Around 5 years' experience in electrical installation or maintenance in the solar O&M sector

Strong knowledge of inverters, communication protocols, and remote monitoring systems

Experience with SCADA platforms and confident interpreting electrical schematics and SLDs

Familiarity with root cause analysis techniques and hands-on troubleshooting

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in electrical installation or similar qualification

Proven track record of working closely with OEMs and field teams to resolve technical faults

Personal skills

We are looking for someone with the following:

Demonstrate a methodical and analytical approach to technical problem-solving

Communicate clearly and confidently across technical and non-technical teams

Take initiative in developing documentation and improving internal processes

Remain calm and solutions-focused when addressing complex or high-pressure issues

Be self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Show a collaborative mindset, with a willingness to support and mentor colleagues

Salary and benefits of the Technical O&M Support Engineer role

Salary £55,000 depending on experience

Company vehicle for site visits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme & company sick pay

Company mobile phone & laptop provided

'Wellness Wednesday' mindfulness time weekly

Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days

Supportive culture with social events

Ongoing training and development opportunities

INDREN

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