Electrical Technician

Position: PV (Photovoltaic) / Solar Technician (Electrical)

Location: Shuaiba, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Role Objective:

Ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of utility-scale solar PV

plants and substations, in compliance with Saudi electrical standards and HSE

regulations.

Experience \& Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in solar PV operations and maintenance

• Must include experience with robotic module cleaning systems and PV tracking

mechanisms

• Technical Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

• Valid Electrical License (preferred: transferable to Saudi Council of Engineers)

Preferred Certifications:

• Electrical Wireman License

• First Aid, Fire Safety, H2S

• HV \& EHV Cable Installation \& Testing

• JSA, HIRA, and Permit to Work Systems

• Familiarity with Saudi Electrical Code and SEC/NEOM standards

Key Skills \& Competencies

Mandatory:

• Strong knowledge of utility-scale solar PV systems (installation, O\&M)

• Proficiency in inverters, SCBs, UPS, transformers, and switchgear

• SCADA monitoring and troubleshooting of DC field and communication faults

• HT cable diagnostics (Hipot, Online PD, IR)

• Interpretation of electrical schematics and protection/control circuits

• Troubleshooting of CRP panels and protection systems

• Knowledge of LOTO procedures and HSE compliance

• Coordination with internal teams and vendors

• Strong documentation and reporting for audits and shift handovers

Preferred:

• Inventory and spare parts management

• Experience in commissioning and compliance with SOPs, WMSRA, and risk

assessments

• Participation in hazard identification, toolbox talks, and safety drills

• Understanding of Saudi Electrical Code and SEC/NEOM standards

Key Responsibilities

Operations \& Maintenance:

• Preventive and corrective maintenance of PV modules, inverters, SCBs, UPS, and

transformers

• SCADA monitoring and resolution of alarms and field issues

• Operation and maintenance of switchgear and protection systems (11kV–220kV)

• IR testing and fault rectification in HT and DC cables

• Maintenance of robotic cleaning systems and sun-tracking mechanisms

Project Execution \& Commissioning:

• Support erection, testing, and commissioning of transformers, HT/LT panels, and

cables

• Review electrical drawings and coordinate QA/QC inspections

• Lead commissioning activities per SEC and NEOM standards

Safety \& Compliance:

• Enforce LOTO and PTW systems in line with Saudi Aramco, SEC, and NEOM HSE

protocols

• Conduct safety briefings, drills, and first-aid sessions

• Maintain documentation for internal and external audits

Team \& Vendor Management:

• Supervise technical teams and ensure effective shift handovers

• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for timely execution