Job Description

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects that are changing the future of green energy generation across the Baltics? Ignitis Renewables is a part of Ignitis Group – a leading integrated energy group in the Baltic region. Our purpose is to create a 100% secure and green energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

Ignitis Renewables is an international green energy company operating in the Baltics and Poland. We lead the regional energy transition to strengthen competitiveness and support economic growth while focusing on green generation and green flexibility technologies, including onshore and offshore wind, solar and battery storage technologies, to support Ignitis Group’s strategic goal of reaching 4–5 GW of installed capacity.

www.ignitisrenewables.com

Job Description

We’re hiring a Field Maintenance Engineer for newly developed project in Varme (Saldus office). You’ll maintain and repair solar, wind, and energy systems, including electrical and mechanical equipment. Join Ignitis Renewables Latvia team!

You will contribute to a secure and green energy ecosystem by:

• Operation, maintenance, inspection, repair of electrical equipment (transformer substations, distribution and communication cabinets, inverters, photovoltaic modules, cables and connectors, weather stations, batteries);
• General maintenance of solar park infrastructure (roads, grass mowing, building and system maintenance, security systems, fencing and other utilities);
• Documentation: filling in reports, maintenance and defect logs;
• Managing contractor tasks and coordinating work;
• Ensuring safety by managing emergency repairs, equipment shutdowns and preventing risks to health, safety and equipment integrity.

Qualifications

• 1st level higher education with an engineering degree or higher education in electrical engineering, energy or a related field;
• Experience in renewable system design or operation with strong knowledge of electrical equipment, controls, and safety standards;
• At least B electrical safety group;
• Valid Category B driving licence;
• Latvian (at least B1 level) and English (A2/B1 level);
• Experience with:
• renewable energy systems (wind, solar or energy storage);
• medium voltage (up to 35kV) and/or high voltage (up to 330kV) equipment will be considered an advantage.

Additional Information

• The monthly salary for this position group ranges from 1500 to 2260 EUR gross with potential for over 20% higher earnings (up to 2712 EUR gross) through shift-related compensation
• Additional yearly bonus - up to 10% of annual salary
• Health insurance after probation period (incl. dentistry and mental health support)
• Accident insurance from the first day of work
• Modern and safe workwear and equipment provided and maintained by the company (incl. paid mobile communications)
• Extra 3 paid health days and financial support in special cases of life
• Career growth opportunities
• New shared company cars available for work needs.

Pievienojies augošai un arvien starptautiskākai enerģētikas profesionāļu komandai, ko vieno kopīgs mērķis. Mēs visi sniedzam savu ieguldījumu 100 % drošas un zaļas enerģētikas ekosistēmas veidošanā gan šodienas, gan nākotnes paaudzēm.

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