MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (F/M/D) I IGNITIS RENEWABLES

Job Description

We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Ignitis Renewables Latvia team. In this role, you will manage and ensure preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, as well as repair of the electrical and electromechanical components of all existing assets in Latvia, including operational wind farms, solar facilities, battery energy storage systems, electrical networks, power substations, switchgear, and other power plant equipment. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team!

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart! 

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

• Managing tasks and coordinating work of internal electrical technicians, and contractors
• Organizing preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment, including inspections, repairs, and updating of technical documentation
• Ensuring safety by managing emergency repairs, equipment shutdowns, and addressing risks to health, safety, and equipment integrity
• Preparing and managing maintenance schedules, technical specifications, and procurement documentation
• Monitoring spare parts inventory and collaborating with logistics for procurement
• Participating in testing, commissioning, and technical due diligence of repaired or reconstructed equipment
• Reviewing contractor work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with technical requirements
• Proposing and implementing improvements for maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical / Automation Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in design, testing, planning, or maintenance of power plants or electrical substations
• Certified as an electrical energy worker, category B or C, for operation and/or management 
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, components, control systems, and safety regulations
• Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to optimize maintenance processes
• Conversational English (B1/B2) and native Latvian language skills
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Would be an advantage:

• Experience with renewable energy systems (wind, solar, or energy storage)
• Familiarity with relay protection engineering and distribution / transmission networks.

Additional Information

• The monthly salary for this position group ranges from 2060 to 3100 EUR gross with potential for over 20% higher earnings (up to 3720 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.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

And the way to achieve this is certainly not to wait for the perfect moment. We believe that the power to act comes from the charge we bring to our work every day. United by purpose. Owning the challenge. Passion for reinvention. Pursuing excellence. These are our mindsets. Together, they yield the energy that drives everything we do. The energy generated by our choices. If you are guided by the same mindsets – we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.