Senior Wind Farm Electrical Technician (Field & On-Call)

PE Global; Tullamore; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global Recruitment is currently recruiting for Wind Farm Technicians on behalf of a leading semi-state power generation entity operating within Ireland’s renewable energy sector.

Join a dedicated maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable operation of wind farm assets, collaborating with the Maintenance Manager, OEMs and technicians to maintain critical infrastructure. This permanent role offers opportunities for career progression within a growing renewables business.

Qualifications

• Essential: QQI Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate or equivalent.
• Essential: Completion of a recognised electrical apprenticeship.
• Essential: 5+ years’ experience in power generation or industrial plant maintenance.
• Essential: Strong fault-finding and maintenance capabilities.
• Essential: Ability to work at heights and travel between sites.
• Desirable: Experience with wind turbines or renewable assets.
• Desirable: Familiarity with high-voltage electrical systems.
• Desirable: Experience with OEM maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on wind turbines with OEM technicians.
• Support operation and maintenance of electrical substations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults across wind farm equipment.
• Contribute to maintenance schedules and performance targets.
• Undertake maintenance at height following safety procedures.
• Support high-voltage operations where qualified.
• Travel to other sites to support maintenance activities.
• Participate in on-call rota and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Preventative maintenance

CMMS experience

High-voltage work

Safety mindset

Travel flexibility

Education

QQI Level 6 Electrical Craft Certificate

Electrical apprenticeship completed

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Industrial control systems

Job description

PE Global Recruitment is currently recruiting for Wind Farm Technicians on behalf of a leading semi-state power generation entity operating within Ireland’s renewable energy sector.

Join a dedicated maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable operation of wind farm assets, collaborating with the Maintenance Manager, OEMs and technicians to maintain critical infrastructure. This permanent role offers opportunities for career progression within a growing renewables business.