O&M Service Technician (Solar PV)

ILOS Projects & Co. KG; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ILOS New Energy Ireland Ltd. is seeking a Solar O&M Service Technician to join our on-site team in Tipperary, Ireland.

You will perform inspections, fault finding and rectification across PV assets, inverters, transformers and substations, while coordinating subcontractors and liaising with O&M teams. Ideal candidates have electrical qualifications and solar ops experience, with the ability to read drawings and technical docs, plus willingness to travel to sites for hands-on maintenance and

Qualifications

• Electrical qualifications and technical education in a relevant field.
• Experience in solar operations and maintenance.
• Ability to read drawings, test records, and technical documentation.
• Willingness to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine site inspections of PV arrays, inverters, transformers, substations, cabling and balance of plant equipment.
• Perform fault finding, testing, and manual rectification on solar assets and electrical systems.
• Inspect electrical installations, identify defects and complete minor corrective works.
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance, tightening, replacement and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors on site, liaising with O&M teams, OEMs and internal stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and produce accurate service reports and test sheets.

Skills

Electrical testing

Fault finding

Inspections

Maintenance coordination

Site safety awareness

Reading drawings

Field travel

Fluent English

Education

Electrical engineering / related field

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Solar O&M Service Technician

Location: Tipperary, Ireland

Company: ILOS New Energy Ireland Ltd

Scope: Full-time / site-based

WHO ARE ILOS?

ILOS is a fast-growing renewable energy company with a strong presence across Europe, backed by BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts and committed to accelerating the energy transition. Since 2018, we have developed, built, and operated large-scale solar PV projects across seven core markets.

THE ROLE OVERVIEW

As Solar O&M Service Technician, you will support the safe and reliable operation of ILOS’ solar assets through hands-on site activities including inspection, testing, fault finding, and manual rectification works.

TASKS

• Conduct routine site inspections across PV arrays, inverters, transformers, substations, combiner boxes, cabling, and balance of plant equipment.
• Carry out hands-on fault finding, testing, and manual rectification works on solar assets and associated electrical systems.
• Inspect electrical installations, identify defects, and complete or support minor corrective works to restore safe and reliable operation.
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance activities, including tightening, replacement, adjustment, cleaning, and general electrical troubleshooting.
• Perform testing, performance checks, fault diagnosis, commissioning follow-up, and re-testing activities, ensuring results are recorded and issues are escalated where required.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors on site during maintenance, defect rectification, and planned works, while liaising with O&M teams, OEMs, and internal technical stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and provide clear updates on defects, technical issues, safety concerns, and work progress.
• Complete service reports, inspection records, and test sheets accurately and on time, while supporting quality checks, snagging close-out, and compliance with site HSE requirements and permit systems.

PROFILE

• Relevant electrical qualifications, technical education in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Power Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• Experience in solar operations and maintenance essential.
• Practical understanding of utility-scale solar systems, including PV modules, string cabling, inverters, transformers, switchgear, and substations.
• Ability to carry out electrical inspection, testing, fault finding, and minor rectification works safely and effectively.
• Experience working with subcontractors, OEMs, and site teams in a live operational or construction environment.
• Able to read drawings, test records, and technical documentation with good attention to detail.
• Strong safety awareness and a disciplined approach to permit systems, site rules, and reporting requirements.
• Practical, proactive, and comfortable working in a field-based role with regular travel to sites.
• Fluent English required.

Become part of a committed team shaping the future of clean energy, together.

CONTACT

Do you have questions about your career at ILOS? We’re here for you!

Whether it’s about open positions, the application process, or our work environment – our HR team will be happy to support you.

Contact Our Talent Acquisition Manager, Toby Barbieri –

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