Engineer - Operations & Maintenance (Indonesia)

PT CLEANTECH SOLAR INDONESIA; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Indonesia is looking for an Engineer - Operations & Maintenance to ensure optimal performance of solar power plants. This role includes monitoring system performance, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and be willing to travel to project sites across Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 3 years of experience in solar power or electrical systems are welcome to apply.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Willing to travel to project sites, including occasional assignments in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily system performance and analyze data to maintain optimal energy yield.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Serve as the main technical contact for contractors performing site maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting skills

Coordination skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Engineer - Operations & Maintenance (Indonesia)

The Engineer - Operations & Maintenance (O&M) is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance and performance optimization of Cleantech Solar’s commercial and industrial (C&I) solar power plants across Indonesia. The role involves monitoring system performance, coordinating with O&M contractors, supporting troubleshooting activities and ensuring compliance with Cleantech’s safety, quality and operational standards. The O&M Engineer will also assist in the setting up of monitoring configurations and the handover of new systems from the Project team to the O&M team.

Responsibilities

1. System Monitoring & Performance Analysis

• Carry out fieldwork at solar project sites and coordinate with contractors across multiple provinces in Indonesia.
• Monitor daily system performance through monitoring platforms.
• Analyze system data, identify performance deviations and recommend corrective actions to maintain optimal energy yield.
• Prepare regular performance and maintenance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support data validation and performance benchmarking to ensure system accuracy and reliability.
• Also collaborate with cross-functional teams including Project Management, Engineering and Asset Management.

2. Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Coordinate and manage preventive maintenance schedules to minimize system downtime.
• Supervise and verify the quality of work performed by third-party contractors to ensure compliance with Cleantech’s operational and safety standards.
• Perform initial troubleshooting and elevate complex issues to Senior Engineers or vendors where necessary.
• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities, service reports and spare parts usage.

3. Contractor Supervision & Coordination

• Serve as the main technical point of contact for contractors performing site maintenances, inspections or repair works.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Cleantech’s work permit and safety approval processes.
• Review and validate contractor invoices, reports and documentation.
• Oversee contractors to ensure timely response to faults and maintenance requests.

4. Support During Project Handover & Monitoring Setup

• Support the Project team during site commissioning and handover to the O&M team.
• Assist in setting up and verifying monitoring systems to ensure accurate and complete data collection.
• Participate in site acceptance testing (SAT) and verify compliance with design and operational parameters.

5. Compliance, Safety & Reporting

• Ensure that all site activities comply with local regulations, Cleantech’s EHS policies and relevant standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure contractors follow site safety requirements.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports as required by management.
• Support audits, inspections and performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines may be considered (training provided).
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 3 years of experience in solar power or electrical systems are welcome to apply.
• Good understanding or willingness to learn about solar PV system components, inverters, transformers and monitoring systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and coordination skills.
• Able to multitask and work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Willing to travel to project sites, including occasional assignments in Indonesia.
• Possession of a valid driving license and access to a personal vehicle is preferred.
• Salary will commensurate with experience.