PV Technician M/F

SPIE Global Services Energy; Qatar; On-site; QAR 153,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy seeks an experienced PV Technician to support the operation and maintenance of large-scale Solar Power Plants. The role requires hands-on PV system work, electrical maintenance, troubleshooting and high-voltage switching operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of relay protection, transformers, MV/HV cabling, and CMMS/SAP for maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in operation and maintenance of Solar Power Plants (100 MWp and above).
• Hands-on experience with PV systems, electrical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and high-voltage switching operations.
• Strong experience in relay protection systems, transformer maintenance, MV/HV cable jointing/repairs, vacuum circuit breakers and MV/LV motor maintenance.
• Familiarity with CMMS/SAP maintenance systems; good computer skills and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on PV plant equipment.
• Inspect, test, and maintain transformers, switchgear, and protection relays.
• Maintain and troubleshoot MV/LV motors, vacuum circuit breakers, and electrical distribution systems.
• Conduct MV and HV cable jointing, termination, repair, and testing activities.
• Support operation and maintenance activities for substations up to 33kV and associated electrical systems.
• Monitor and maintain UPS systems, thyristor rectifiers, and plant electrical utilities.
• Perform switching and isolation activities on electrical systems per safety procedures.
• Diagnose faults using PLC-based systems and HMI.
• Support maintenance related to HVAC and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and electrical safety standards; prepare maintenance reports.

Skills

Relay protection

Transformer maintenance

Cable jointing

MV/HV motor maintenance

Vacuum circuit breakers

MV/LV electrical systems

UPS systems

PLC/HMI

HV switching

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

SAP maintenance

Job description

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.

SPIE Global Services Energy is seeking an experienced PV Technician to support the operation and maintenance of large-scale Solar Power Plants. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in photovoltaic (PV) systems, electrical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and high-voltage switching operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on PV plant equipment.
• Carry out inspection, testing, and maintenance of transformers, switchgear, and protection relays.
• Maintain and troubleshoot MV/LV motors, vacuum circuit breakers, and electrical distribution systems.
• Conduct MV and HV cable jointing, termination, repair, and testing activities.
• Support operation and maintenance activities for substations up to 33kV and associated electrical systems.
• Monitor and maintain UPS systems, thyristor rectifiers, and plant electrical utilities.
• Perform switching and isolation activities on electrical systems in accordance with safety procedures.
• Diagnose and rectify faults using PLC-based systems and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Support maintenance activities related to HVAC and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, site procedures, and electrical safety standards.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update records using computerized maintenance systems.

Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years' experience in the operation and maintenance of Solar Power Plants (100 MWp and above).

Strong experience in:

• Numerical relay protection systems.
• Transformer maintenance.
• MV/HV cable jointing and repairs.
• Vacuum circuit breaker maintenance.
• MV/LV motor operation and maintenance.
• Electrical systems and substations up to 33kV.
• UPS systems and thyristor rectifiers.
• Experience with PLCs, HVAC systems, instrumentation, and HMI applications is preferred.
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Experience in switching and operation of electrical systems at:

• 1500V DC
• 33kV
• 220kV

Preferred Experience

• Experience in utility-scale solar power plants.
• High-voltage switching authorization or certification.
• Familiarity with CMMS/SAP maintenance system

You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as, a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office.