PV Technician; Solar Power Plant

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Location: Qatar

Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Reports To: Electrical / PV Supervisor

Job Summary

The PV Technician is responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems within utility-scale solar power plants. The role ensures optimal performance, availability, and reliability of PV modules, inverters, trackers, and associated MV/HV substation equipment in compliance with OEM recommendations, approved schematics, and Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs).

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of PV systems, including tracking systems, MV/HV substations, and monitoring system performance using plant SCADA and other monitoring tools.
• Perform predictive maintenance and condition monitoring to minimize breakdowns and reduce unavailability events.
• Diagnose faults in PV modules, inverters, trackers, and associated electrical systems.
• Restore generating stations to normal operation within minimum downtime using correct and OEM-recommended troubleshooting methods.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and corrective actions taken.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot solar inverter systems
  , relay protection panels, and control panels.
• Support solar tracking systems and ensure their proper alignment and operation.
• Coordinate with substation teams for MV/HV substation operation
  , switching, and safety procedures.

• Follow all HSE procedures, permit-to-work, and electrical safety requirements
  .
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and risk assessments.
• Ensure safe working practices during maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational activities.

• Maintain logs of maintenance activities, system faults, and repairs.
• Report performance deviations, downtime events, and maintenance needs to the supervisor.

• Education: Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy/Instrumentation or equivalent.
• Experience: Proven experience as a PV Technician in solar power plants
  .
• Hands‑on experience in inverters, solar modules, trackers, and MV/HV substations
  .
• Experience in switching and operating 1500V DC systems is highly desirable.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong knowledge of solar inverter systems, relay and control protection panels
  .
• Familiarity with OEM maintenance recommendations, SCADA monitoring, and SMPs
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• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good computer literacy for monitoring and reporting (MS Office, SCADA systems)
• Good spoken, written, and reading skills in English
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational standards

Mid-Senior level

Full-time