Solar O&M Technician: Field Tech with Van & Overtime

Astute People; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Door-to-door payments

On-call payments

PPE provided

Annual leave 33 days

Private healthcare

Company pension

Job summary

Astute is recruiting a Solar O&M Technician for its Renewables operations in Ireland. You will perform operations and maintenance across a portfolio of solar sites, ensuring maximum performance and compliance with HSE requirements.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will test DC/AC systems, update firmware, gain Authorised Person status after training, and support occasional ground tasks. A starting salary of up to €50,000 plus company van, fuel card, and on-call payments.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 electrical installations as a minimum.
• 18th edition wiring regs required.
• C&G 2391 or equivalent preferred.
• HSE qualification is desirable.
• Experience in solar or BESS environment highly preferred.
• Irish driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the best performance of large-scale solar assets.
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across Ireland’s solar sites.
• Adhere to all HSE requirements.
• Test DC and AC systems and trace faults.
• Update firmware and use systems to diagnose asset issues.
• Gain Authorised Person status after training.
• Conduct regular inspection, maintenance and testing of systems.
• Analyze data to identify trends and propose improvements.
• Assist with occasional cleaning, ground maintenance and CCTV tasks.
• Be flexible to travel outside your patch as needed.

Skills

Flexible with travel

Troubleshooting

RAMS reading

Learning mindset

Liaising with third parties

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installations

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

C&G 2391 or equivalent

HSE qualification

Job description

Astute is recruiting a Solar O&M Technician for its Renewables operations in Ireland. You will perform operations and maintenance across a portfolio of solar sites, ensuring maximum performance and compliance with HSE requirements.

Reporting to the Area Manager, you will test DC/AC systems, update firmware, gain Authorised Person status after training, and support occasional ground tasks. A starting salary of up to €50,000 plus company van, fuel card, and on-call payments.