Solar O&M Technician

Greenvolt; Waterford; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free birthday day

Bike to Work Scheme

Discounts from local businesses

Company Pension

Death in Service

Income Protection

Flexible Friday

Professional Membership fees

Training and CPD

Job summary

Greenvolt Next is looking for a Solar O&M Engineer based in Ireland to ensure optimal performance of solar PV power plants. The role involves monitoring plant performance, planning maintenance, and troubleshooting faults.

Candidates should have a degree in engineering and over 2 years of solar experience. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a company pension and flexible Fridays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of solar technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining LV and 22kV cable systems.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including at nights.
• Must have a valid permit to drive in Ireland independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily plant performance using SCADA systems.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Prepare monthly O&M reports on plant availability.
• Adhere to safety protocol during all site activities.

Skills

Solar technical experience

Power system protection

Root cause analysis

Good IT skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift 35kgs

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Single line diagrams

Hand and power tools

Job description

Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.

The Solar O&M Engineer is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing the performance of solar PV power plants. This role ensures maximum uptime and efficiency of the solar plant through proactive and corrective maintenance, performance analysis, and coordination with field teams.

Key Accountabilities

Monitoring & Performance Management:

• Monitor daily plant performance using SCADA or remote monitoring systems.
• Analyze production data and KPIs like Performance Ratio (PR).
• Detect performance anomalies and take corrective actions.
• To support the technical daily O&M and data collection across the operational Portfolio
• Daily check technical events, investigation and provide the correct justification and classification, in conjunction with the performance Analyst.

Maintenance Planning & Execution:

• Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules for PV modules, inverters, and monitoring systems.
• Conduct corrective maintenance and fault analysis to restore optimal operation.
• Maintain records of inspections, maintenance logs, and service reports.
• Record keeping and management of spare part movements.

Troubleshooting & Repairs:

• Identify root causes of system failures (e.g., inverter trips, string faults)
• Replace or repair faulty equipment (modules, DC string cable and Inverter).

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare monthly O&M reports on plant availability and performance.
• maintain the maintenance checklists and spare parts logs.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety documentation standards.

Health and Safety:

• Adhere co-works safety protocol during all site activities

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

• 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!

Please note: We do not require assistance from recruitment agencies and will not be accepting unsolicited agency submissions for this vacancy.