Job Ref. 1596

Job Description

Responsible for the operation & maintenance of utility-scale solar PV assets. In this role you are responsible for keeping solar power plants (rooftop, commercial, or utility-scale) running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This role is very hands-on and site-based, focusing on inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.

Requirements:

  • Vast experience with SCADA monitoring.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Strong electrical background (DC/AC circuits, inverters, transformers).

  • Knowledge of solar PV systems, monitoring tools, and SCADA.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Inspection & Monitoring

  • Perform routine inspections of solar panels, inverters, combiner boxes, trackers, transformers, and switchgear.

  • Monitor system performance through SCADA, monitoring platforms, or handheld tools.

  • Identify faults, underperformance, or degradation.

2. Preventive Maintenance

  • Clean solar modules to maintain efficiency.

  • Torque, tighten, and check electrical/mechanical connections.

  • Inspect cabling, grounding, and protective devices.

  • Service and test inverters, batteries (if hybrid), and safety systems.

3. Corrective Maintenance & Repairs

  • Diagnose and repair faults (electrical, mechanical, or software).

  • Replace defective components (panels, fuses, breakers, inverters).

  • Support warranty claims with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers).

4. Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Work safely with high-voltage DC/AC systems, following lock-out/tag-out procedures.

  • Use PPE (arc-flash gear, harnesses for rooftop/height work).

  • Ensure compliance with electrical codes and site safety rules.

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