O&M Technician

About Renvolt

Renvolt is built on the experience of teams that have been delivering EPC and O&M services within Voltalia since 2005. The company focuses on solar and storage solutions and operates internationally with a strong track record in renewable energy services.

With local teams in 14 countries, over 400 employees, and round-the-clock support, Renvolt works with clients across multiple regions. Backed by a strong investment group, the business is positioned for long-term stability and sustainable expansion.

Its portfolio covers 5.6 GW built or under construction and 1.9 GW already in operation, reflecting the scale and reliability of its project delivery. Renvolt values long-term partnerships based on transparency, quality, reliability, ethics, and integrity.

The company encourages applicants from all backgrounds and promotes an inclusive environment where differences in race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience are welcomed.

Renvolt is a subsidiary of Voltalia Group.

More information is available at renvolt.energy.

Role Overview

Renvolt is expanding its Operations & Maintenance site team in Ireland to support the ongoing performance of the Ballymoneen 139 MW solar power plant. This role requires the technician to be based near the site, ideally in or around the Galway area, so that urgent support and rapid response are possible.

The O&M Technician will report to the O&M Site Manager and will support both field and remote operations to keep the plant running efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to faults through on-site and remote troubleshooting, and put recovery actions in place to restore generation.
• Perform specialist technical maintenance work at site.
• Take part in commissioning and start-up activities.
• Carry out technical inspections and assessments on site.
• Prepare technical evidence and reports to support claims.
• Deliver training sessions and technical workshops to strengthen maintenance knowledge across the team.
• Help improve maintenance processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Create technical documentation that supports maintenance tasks.
• Suggest better tools and more efficient maintenance methods.
• Share good practices and working standards.
• Support reliability studies and analysis of failures.
• Assist in tracking and auditing processes, procedures, and ongoing activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Electrical qualification is required.
• Prior experience in commissioning and maintaining photovoltaic power plants is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with electronics and automation fault-finding and troubleshooting is needed.
• Knowledge of maintenance management, standards, and continuous improvement processes is expected.
• Experience with SCADA and remote-control systems is required.
• Experience with data acquisition and communications systems is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and reporting software skills are required.
• Strong English reading, writing, and speaking ability is mandatory.
• The role requires the ability to carry out physical work on site.
• A valid Irish driving licence is mandatory.

Key Skills and Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with initiative and a proactive mindset.
• Works independently with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Able to influence, motivate, and persuade others.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing stress effectively.
• Capable of developing practical solutions and implementing them.
• Well-organised with a structured and methodical approach.
• Pragmatic, hands-on, and solution-oriented.
• Analytical and willing to question assumptions constructively.