PV TECHNICIAN

Madre Integrated Engineering | Full time

Location: Qatar

Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Reports To: Electrical / PV Supervisor

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

Monitor 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
.

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