Solar Operations Engineer

The Company

OXBO are delighted to be working with European leading IPP within the Renewable Energy Sector, specialising in Solar.

The Benefits

• Annual 10% Bonus scheme.
• The chance to join a well-established European IPP with a strong pipeline.
• Career growth and international exposure as the portfolio expands.
• Remote working, with occasional visits to site.

The Role

• Monitoring Solar PV systems via SCADA and other platforms, analysing performance and identifying issues or improvement opportunities.
• Conducting preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inverter faults, communication issues, and module defects alongside on-site technicians.
• Implementing data-driven optimisation strategies and recommending system upgrades.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and industry regulations while maintaining accurate operational documentation.
• Providing technical support and training to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Supporting commissioning, testing, and project handovers in collaboration with project managers.

What you will bring

• 3 + years in solar operations, O&M, or similar technical roles, including experience working in Italy.
• Strong understanding of PV technology, inverters, AC / DC systems, and power electronics.
• Proven experience in monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting solar power systems.
• Experience with monitoring tools like SCADA.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools(Excel, Python).
• Knowledge of local regulations and safety standards for solar installations.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Fluent in Italian, and advanced in English.
• Eligibility to work in Italy.