Solar Technician – O&M for PV & Battery Systems

About the role

The Solar Technician will join METLEN's Operation & Maintenance (O&M) team to ensure the reliability, safety and optimal performance of photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations. The role involves on‑site troubleshooting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and system optimisation across multiple client sites.

Key responsibilities

• Implement preventive maintenance schedules as defined in O&M contracts to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and control issues in PV and BESS equipment, including inverters, transformers and switchgear.
• Conduct regular inspections and testing of electrical systems to detect faults and wear.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and recommend upgrades or modifications.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety and environmental regulations, applying lockout/tagout procedures where required.
• Maintain accurate records in the CMMS, update equipment inventories and generate maintenance reports.
• Support the O&M Supervisor with performance reporting, technical availability and incident documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and manufacturers for warranty claims and spare‑part logistics.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in operation and maintenance of PV and BESS installations.
• Familiarity with local and international standards such as IEC and NEC.
• Ability to work safely with high‑voltage equipment and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Strong analytical skills for system performance optimisation.

Required skills

• Preventive maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Control system diagnostics
• Inverter, transformer and switchgear maintenance
• CMMS software usage
• IEC standards
• NEC standards
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• System performance optimisation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge renewable energy projects.
• Collaborative international environment focused on sustainability.
• Continuous professional development in the energy sector.