Resident Engineer

Tech X Pvt Ltd; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,674,000 - 2,567,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Exposure to large-scale solar project

Growth in renewable energy sector

Job summary

Tech X Pvt Ltd is seeking a dedicated Resident Engineer for the Karachi site to own day-to-day operations, ensure reliability, and oversee EPC work during expansions.

Based on-site in Karachi, you will monitor SCADA data, manage maintenance, coordinate with vendors, and deliver regular performance reports while upholding HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Energy Engineering.
• 1–3 years of experience in solar PV O&M or plant operations.
• Experience supervising contractors or EPC work is a strong advantage.
• Good communication skills in English and Urdu.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance daily through SCADA/monitoring systems and track energy yield, performance ratio, and inverter and string-level output.
• Review whether actual generation matches expected generation, and investigate any underperformance.
• Carry out and schedule preventive maintenance, inspections, and module cleaning plans.
• Supervise EPC contractors during plant expansion projects and check that installation work meets designs, quality standards, safety requirements, and timelines.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for management and highlight yield trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Solar PV systems

Inverters

Electrical equipment

Troubleshooting

Contractor supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Energy Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Resident Engineer (Solar O&M) – Karachi Site

Location: Karachi, Pakistan (On-site)

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Operations & Maintenance

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Resident Engineer to take charge of our operational solar plant in Karachi. You will be the owner of the site’s day-to-day performance, making sure the plant runs reliably and delivers the energy yield it was designed for. You will also oversee EPC work during any plant expansion, acting as our representative on the ground.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Maintenance

• Monitor plant performance daily through SCADA/monitoring systems and track key indicators such as energy yield, performance ratio, and inverter and string-level output
• Review whether actual generation matches expected generation, and investigate any underperformance
• Look after all installed equipment, including PV modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, cabling, and monitoring systems
• Carry out and schedule preventive maintenance, inspections, and module cleaning plans
• Maintain site logs, maintenance records, and generation reports

Fault Finding & Troubleshooting

• Respond quickly to alarms, faults, and breakdowns, and restore normal operation in the shortest possible time
• Identify root causes of recurring faults and propose corrective actions
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and service providers when specialist support is needed
• Minimize downtime and generation losses

Expansion & EPC Supervision

• Supervise EPC contractors during plant expansion projects
• Check that installation work meets approved designs, quality standards, safety requirements, and timelines
• Review progress, flag delays or quality issues, and coordinate between the EPC team and management
• Support testing, commissioning, and handover of new capacity

Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for management
• Highlight yield trends, losses, and improvement opportunities
• Ensure compliance with HSE practices and site safety procedures
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Energy Engineering (or a related field)
• 1–3 years of experience in solar PV O&M or plant operations (adjust as needed)
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, and electrical equipment
• Hands-on experience with monitoring/SCADA platforms and performance analysis
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience supervising contractors or EPC work is a strong advantage
• Good communication and reporting skills in English and Urdu
• Willingness to be based on-site in Karachi

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work on and grow with a large-scale solar project
• Exposure to both operations and project execution
• Professional growth in Pakistan’s renewable energy sector