Solar O&M Service Engineer

Activ8 Solar Energies

Solar O&M Service Engineer maintaining commercial, industrial, and utility-scale PV systems for Ireland’s leading renewable energy company. Troubleshooting faults, performing planned maintenance, and supporting safe system performance.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeCarrickmacross • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining solar monitoring platforms and SCADA systems, with a strong focus on electrical testing, troubleshooting, and compliance with Quality, Health, Safety & Environment standards. Proven ability to manage maintenance activities and documentation while effectively communicating with stakeholders.

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Electrical InstallationSolar PV O&M ExperienceSCADA SystemsQualified ElectricianProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Electrical TestingTroubleshootingPerformance ReportingMaintenance ManagementIV Curve TracingInsulation Resistance TestingThermal ImagingCorrective MaintenanceWarranty Claims ManagementUtility-Scale Solar Assets

Soft Skills

OrganisationTime ManagementSelf-MotivationCommunication SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Solar Monitoring PlatformsSCADA SystemsHuawei Inverter SystemsSungrow Inverter SystemsSMA Inverter SystemsBattery Energy Storage SystemsEV Charging Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

National Craft CertificateFull Clean Driver’s LicenceIPAF TrainingDrone License

Industry Keywords

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment StandardsCDM RegulationsRAMSRenewable EnergyCommercial Electrical SystemsIndustrial Electrical SystemsFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain solar monitoring platforms and SCADA systems
Assist in creating performance reporting
Carry out planned maintenance in line with O&M schedules and OEM requirements
Manage corrective maintenance on solar PV systems, including panels, inverters, switchgear, combiner boxes and monitoring systems
Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and monitoring faults to minimise downtime and restore system performance
Respond to reactive callouts and fault alarms, including breakdowns and system failures
Conduct electrical testing and inspection, including IV curve tracing, insulation resistance testing and thermal imaging
Manage warranty claims and related activities
Uphold Quality, Health, Safety & Environment standards and comply with regulations, method statements and risk assessments
Update dynamic RAMS where applicable
Maintain accurate service reports, maintenance records and fault logs
Issue required service documentation accurately and on time
Manage subcontractors and Activ8 employees required to complete tasks
Travel regularly across Ireland and spend time away from home to maintain commercial, industrial and utility-scale solar assets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Electrical and Solar PV O&M experience is 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 training is essential or a willingness to carry it out; training will be given
Working at height
Strong understanding of HV, LV and SCADA systems
Knowledge of Huawei, Sungrow or SMA inverter systems desirable
Experience with CDM regulations and the ability to dynamically amend RAMS preferred but not essential; training will be given
Drone License or a willingness to complete
Experience with utility-scale solar assets, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) or EV charging infrastructure desirable
High level of accuracy in reporting documentation
Organisation, time management and self-motivation
Experience in a fast-paced environment involving problem-solving and communicating with line manager and manufacturer service helplines
Excellent written, IT, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Must be willing to work away from home due to asset or issue locations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Performance Bonus
Company Vehicle
Pension Contribution
Laya Healthcare
Life Assurance
Gym Membership
Ongoing Professional Development
Hybrid working: office-based working from Carrickmacross Head Office and Dublin offices, remote home working, and site attendance as required