Solar Maintenance Technician (O&M Engineer)

Republic of Ireland | Field-Based | Full-Time

ARM is recruiting a Solar Maintenance Technician / O&M Engineer to support utility-scale solar PV operations across the Republic of Ireland. This is a field-based role focused on maintaining high plant performance, reliability, and safety.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising solar PV systems through planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance via SCADA and analyse KPIs (e.g. performance ratio)
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on PV systems and electrical infrastructure
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on inverters, string circuits, and PV arrays
• Investigate performance issues and support root cause analysis
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety standards

Requirements

• Electrical/Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
• 2+ years' experience in solar PV or electrical maintenance
• Ability to read single line diagrams and schematics
• Experience with LV systems and MV up to 22kV
• Knowledge of DC systems and power system protection
• Strong IT and communication skills
• Full driving licence (Republic of Ireland)
• Willingness to travel and work in field conditions

What's on Offer

• Salary: £45,000 per annum
• Company van provided
• Work on utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Strong technical development in the solar sector
• Field-based autonomy with team support
• Training and career progression opportunities

For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Simon Cheung on

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.