Solar PV O&M Technician – Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Sector

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operations & Maintenance

* Perform regular preventive and corrective maintenance activities for rooftop ground-mounted and carport PV installations.

* Monitor plant performance using SCADA or remote monitoring platforms and identify underperformance or faults.

* Conduct troubleshooting fault diagnosis and rectification of inverters string combiner boxes protection systems and communication networks.

* Plan and execute scheduled maintenance works with minimal system downtime.

* Manage spare parts inventory and ensure timely procurement for maintenance needs.

2. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

* Track daily weekly and monthly energy generation and compare against expected performance ratios.

* Prepare technical performance reports and recommend actions for improvement.

* Analyze system performance data and support predictive maintenance planning.

3. Health Safety and Compliance

* Ensure all maintenance activities are executed in compliance with DEWA ADDC and relevant Dubai Municipality safety standards.

* Implement and enforce site-specific safety procedures including LOTO PPE usage and electrical safety practices.

* Maintain documentation related to work permits safety checks and risk assessments.

4. Coordination & Supervision

* Coordinate with subcontractors clients and internal project teams for O&M activities.

* Supervise site technicians and ensure high-quality workmanship.

* Support commissioning of new projects transitioning to the O&M phase.

5. Continuous Improvement

* Identify and implement system upgrades retrofits and performance enhancement measures.

* Provide technical feedback to design and installation teams for improving future system reliability.

* Stay updated on the latest PV technologies inverter systems and monitoring platforms.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

* Bachelors Degree in Electrical Electronics or related engineering field.

Experience:

* 36 years of experience in solar PV O&M preferably in the UAE or GCC region.

* Proven experience with C&I-scale PV systems (1MW to 5 MW).

* Hands-on experience with leading inverter brands (e.g. Huawei SMA Sungrow Fronius SolarEdge etc.).

Technical Skills:

* Strong understanding of PV system architecture electrical protection and grid integration.

* Proficiency in data monitoring tools and reporting software (e.g. Solar-Log Huawei FusionSolar or SolarEdge).

* Working knowledge of SCADA systems Modbus/TCP communications and networking basics.

* Familiarity with DEWA net-metering regulations and Dubai Solar Programme standards.

Soft Skills:

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Effective communication and report-writing abilities.

* Team-oriented with good coordination and time management skills.

Certifications (Preferred):

* DEWA-approved PV Engineer or Technician Certification.

* OSHA or NEBOSH Safety Certification.

* Basic First Aid and Electrical Safety Training.