Highfield Energy is a leading independent renewable energy provider in Ireland. For more information on the background of our company please visit www.highfieldenergy.com and www.highfieldsolar.com
Position: Operations Engineer
We are currently seeking applications from suitably experienced and qualified applicants to fill the position of operations engineer for an operational portfolio of wind and solar farms. The role is based in our office in Dublin 18 but includes occasional travel to sites all over Ireland and offers some scope to work from home. It will suit applicants from a variety of engineering backgrounds, with a strong interest in renewable energy. Experience of wind farm, solar farm, electrical or mechanical maintenance is desirable. We are looking for an all-rounder who is willing to contribute to the many and varied aspects of managing renewable energy sites.
Job Summary
This is a broad and varied role, the keys aspects of which are as follows:
Detailed Job Description
There will be scope for the successful applicant to get involved in many aspects of wind and solar farm management and maintenance. Duties will include:
Plant performance analysis and optimisation:
Keeping site stakeholders informed though:
Management of maintenance contractors (electrical, mechanical and others).
Monitoring the provision of operational licenses and consents.
Fault investigation and follow up with maintenance contractors.
Communication with ESB Networks and Eirgrid (regarding outages, dispatch down and other operational issues).
Assisting the health and safety coordinator with HSE issues.
Assisting the finance team with commercial matters.
Assisting the construction team with operational lessons learned to inform the development of new sites.
Attending sites around Ireland as required for the purposes of:
Assisting with warranty and insurance claims.
Assisting with ICT issues including site communication problems, the implementation of cybersecurity measures and the automation of repetitive processes using AI tools.
Assisting with the administration of Community Benefit Schemes proximate to operational sites.
Any other activities reasonably requested by management.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
Pay: €45,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
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Ability to commute/relocate:
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Work Location: In person
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