Solar O&M Service Engineer - Commercial and Industrial

SeeMeHired.com; Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Private healthcare

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Activ8 Solar Energies is Ireland's leading solar and renewable energy company. We are seeking a safety conscious Solar O&M Service Engineer to join our Commercial Operations & Maintenance team.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary, company vehicle, pension, private healthcare, and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll work across Ireland, you will play a key role in the operation and maintenance of a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and

Qualifications

• Electrical and Solar PV O&M experience preferred.
• Full Clean Driver’s Licence.
• Qualified Electrician with National Craft Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years experience in electrical installation/maintenance or renewable energy.
• Experience with commercial/industrial electrical systems.
• IPAF/Harness training or willingness to obtain; training provided.
• High level of accuracy in reporting and RAMS.
• Willingness to travel/work away from home.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain solar Monitoring platforms / SCADA and performance reporting.
• Carry out planned maintenance per O&M schedules & OEM requirements.
• Manage maintenance on PV systems including panels, inverters, switchgear, and monitoring systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical/monitoring faults to minimise downtime.
• Respond to reactive callouts and fault alarms.
• Conduct electrical testing (IV curves, insulation resistance, thermal imaging).
• Manage warranty claims and RAMS.
• Maintain service reports and documentation.
• Work away from home as required.

Skills

Electrical & Solar PV O&M

Full Clean Driver’s Licence

Qualified Electrician

3+ years electrical experience

HV/LV & SCADA understanding

Inverter knowledge (Huawei/Sungrow/SMA

Education

Qualified Electrician (National Craft Certificate or equivalent)

Tools

Huawei/Sungrow/SMA inverters

SCADA systems

Job description

Solar O&M Service Engineer - Commercial and Industrial

Job Title:O&M Service Engineer

About Activ8 Solar Energies

Activ8 Solar Energies is Ireland's leading solar and renewable energy company.We are seeking a safety conscious SolarO&M Service Engineer to join our Commercial Operations & Maintenanceteam. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary, company vehicle, pension, private healthcare, and a comprehensive benefits package.You’llwork across Ireland, you will play a key role in the operation and maintenance of a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and utility-scale solar PV systems. Through preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance, you will help maximise system performance, minimise downtime, and deliver an exceptional level of service to our clients. “This is a hybrid position, offering a blend of office-based working from our Carrickmacross Head Office and Dublin offices, remote home working, and site attendance as required.

Why Join Us?

At Activ8 Solar Energies, we’renot just about renewable energy we'reabout people. Our success is built on five core values:

• Quality– Wedon’tjust meet standards; we set them.

• Innovation–It’sin our DNA.

• Respect & Inclusion– Caring for our people powers our progress.

• Accountability– We do what we say, and we say what we do.

• Safety– Ifit’snot safe, wedon’tdo it.

The Opportunity

Weare seeking an experienced Operations & Maintenance Service Engineer with a strong electrical background and proven solarO&Mexperience to support the operation and maintenance ofour extensive C&I solar portfolio. This is a hands-on, field-based role requiring regular travel and time away from home to ensure optimal performance, availability, and safety ofoursolar assets.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining solar Monitoring platforms / Scada systems and assisting in creating performance reporting.

• Assist in carrying out planned maintenance activities in line with O&M schedules and OEM requirements

• Manage (and from time to time andcorrectivemaintenance on solar PV systems, includingpanels, inverters,switchgear, combiner boxes, and monitoring systemsand all associated parts not itemised not exclusive to Ground mount and Rooftop installations

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical& monitoringfaults to minimise downtime and restore system performanceand efficiency

• Respond where needed to reactivecalloutsand fault alarms, including breakdowns and system failures

• Where applicable conduct electrical testing and inspection (e.g. IV curve tracing, insulation resistance, thermal imaging etc)

• Manage warranty claims and activities asrequired

• Maintain and uphold Activ8 Energieshigh standardsfor Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)andensure all work is carried out in compliance withregulation, method statements, and risk assessments, this includes updating dynamic RAMS where applicable

• Maintainaccurateservice reports, maintenance records, and fault logs

• Ensure all requiredservicedocumentation is issued accurately and on time.

• Must be willing to work away from home due to the locations of theasset or issue, if there is any doubt at all please do not apply.

• Manage anyadditionalSub-Contractors/ Activ8employeesthatare required tocomplete the task at hand.

Qualifications & Key Skills

• ElectricalandSolar PVO&Mexperienceis preferable.

• Full Clean Driver’s Licence.

• Qualified Electrician (National Craft Certificate or equivalent)

• Minimum 3 years ‘experience in electrical installation, maintenance or renewable energy.

• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical systems.

• IPAF/ Harness trainingisessential or awillingness to carry out along with working at height. - Training will be given

• Strong understanding of HV, LV and Scada systems.

• Knowledge of Huawei,Sungrowor SMA inverter systems desirable.

• Experience with CDM regulations and the ability to dynamically amend RAMSis preferred but not essential as training will be given

• Drone Licenseor awillingnessto complete

• Experience with utility-scale solar assets, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or EV charging infrastructure desirable.

• High levelof accuracy inreportingdocumentation,Organisation, timemanagementandself-motivation.

• Experience in a fast-paced environment involving problem-solvingand communicating with your line manager &manufacturer service helplines

• Excellent written, IT, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Performance Bonus

• Company Vehicle

• Pension Contribution

• Laya Healthcare

• Life Assurance

• Gym Membership

• Ongoing Professional Development

About the company

At Activ8 Energies, we are Ireland’s premier solar energy experts.

Since 2007, our mission has been to power a greener, more sustainable future by delivering top-tier renewable energy solutions.

We specialise in high-quality solar PV and battery storage systems for both residential homes and major commercial clients.

By joining our team, you won't just find a job—you will become part of a forward-thinking movement shaping the future of green energy.