Solar O&M Service Engineer

Job Title:O&M Service Engineer

About Activ8 Solar Energies

Activ8 Solar Energies is Irelands leading solar and renewable energy company. We are seeking a safety conscious Solar Operations & Maintenance 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.

Youll work 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 werenot just about renewable energy wereabout people. Our success is built on five core values:

• Quality Wedontjust meet standards; we set them.

• InnovationItsin our DNA.

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

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

• Safety Ifitsnot safe wedontdo 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.

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 invertersswitchgear 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 Drivers 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 HuaweiSungrowor 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 inreportingdocumentationOrganisation 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

Required Experience:

Senior IC