Electrical Technician; Solar Power Plant

Job Title: Electrical Technician – HV / MV / LV

Location: Qatar

Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Reports To: Electrical Supervisor / Maintenance Supervisor

The Electrical Technician – HV/MV/LV is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment in utility‑scale solar power plants. The role involves hands‑on work with high, medium, and low‑voltage systems, including substations, switch gear, transformers, motors, UPS systems, and associated electrical utilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

• Perform operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HV, MV, and LV systems and equipment within the solar power plant.
• Maintain numerical relays, transformers, MV/HV cables, vacuum breakers, MV/LV motors, and other plant electrical assets.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal performance of all electrical systems.
• Work on HV substations, switchboards up to 6.6 kV, and related electrical equipment.
• Operate and maintain UPS, thyristor rectifiers, and other plant electrical utilities.
• Support plant switching and operations on 1500 V DC, 11 kV, and 33 kV systems.

• Support systems integration involving PLCs, HVAC controls, and instrumentation.
• Use computer‑based man‑machine interfaces for monitoring and control of electrical systems.

• Identify, diagnose, and repair electrical faults in HV, MV, and LV equipment.
• Carry out MV/HV cable jointing and repair, vacuum breaker testing, and motor maintenance.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and work logs.
• Report equipment condition, maintenance requirements, and operational anomalies to the Electrical Supervisor.

• Comply strictly with HSE policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Ensure all electrical work follows permit‑to‑work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and electrical safety standards.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessments.

• Education: Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience: Minimum experience in solar power plants above 100 MWp, or similar industrial facilities.
• Hands‑on experience with numerical relays, HV/MV/LV switch gear, transformers, motors, UPS systems, thyristor rectifiers, and plant electrical utilities.
• Experience in switching and operation at 1500 V DC, 11 kV, and 33 kV is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with PLC systems, HVAC, and instrumentation is preferred.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in MS Office, computer‑based monitoring systems, and man‑machine interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Good communication skills in English (spoken, written, and reading).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational standards.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time