Technician (Solar), Ireland

Description

• Keeping in close communication with the O&M office and team functions.
• Occasionally working away from home for training courses or to cover other sites for up to 1 week at a time.
• Working with Central inverters.
• Achieve and maintain Authorised Person status commensurate with training received, experience gained and in-line with individual job role requirements.
• Occasionally assisting with ground maintenance, cleaning or mechanical work.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and compiling reports.
• Configuration of computer-based devices and components, including firmware updates.
• Undertaking AC and DC system testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding.
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Induct and manage sub-contractors, ensure their safe working and undertake quality checks on their work.
• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements.
• Carry out reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner.
• Troubleshooting and repairs on sensors and communication equipment including RS485, Ethernet and fibre optic networks.

Requirements

• Good knowledge and understanding of solar PV technology is essential.
• Strong technical understanding of AC, DC, SCADA, instrumentation and communications networks.
• First aid qualifications
• Good knowledge and understanding of battery storage technology, although training can be given in this area if required.
• Experience, reading, writing and amending Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Battery storage installation and O&M experience (MW- scale) is desirable.
• DC and LV installation, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals.
• Principles of High Voltage operations.
• Working with High Voltage switchgear.
• Travelling between the sites and offices.
• Adherence to and management of health and safety requirements at all times and helping to maintain and improve safety standards across the plants.
• Approved Electrician
• Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems.
• Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues.
• Experience liaising with equipment vendors to support diagnosis of faults.
• Inspection and testing qualifications (C&G 2391 or 2394/5) highly valued
• Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and communicating by email.
• Experience of working remotely without close supervision.
• Good knowledge and understanding of HVAC, fire protection, security systems is desirable.
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)
• Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience installing or maintaining ethernet and fibre optic communications.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong approach to safe working practices.
• Knowledge of central inverters desirable.
• Solar PV installation and O&M experience (MW-scale or large commercial ground-mount).
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance