ARCS Engineer- Solar PV ACWA Power Engineering 06:19

AimGulf; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 312,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Operations in Saudi Arabia seeks experienced ARCS Engineers to support solar PV plants. You will maintain ARCS, automation, and electrical/control systems, plan preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and coordinate with OEMs. A bachelor\'s degree in electrical engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience are required.

Position is on-site with a closing date on 26 November 2026. Join a leading energy company focusing on solar power operations and maintenance, safety standards, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in electrical maintenance, automation, robotics, or industrial control systems.
• Education: Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with ARCS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement preventive and predictive maintenance for robotic cleaning systems and automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic cleaning equipment, motors, drives, sensors, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults in PLC-based controls and industrial communication systems.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and implement reliability improvements.
• Support testing, commissioning, and verification of new robotic cleaning equipment.
• Coordinate technical issues and warranty claims with OEMs and suppliers.
• Maintain technical documentation and provide guidance to maintenance technicians.
• Ensure HSSE, permit-to-work, equipment isolation, and LOTO standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Automation

Robotics

Industrial control

PLC troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced ARCS Engineers for upcoming opportunities across Solar PV plants in Saudi Arabia.

The role is responsible for providing specialist engineering support for Automatic Robotic Cleaning Systems (ARCS), automation, and associated electrical and control equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of solar panel cleaning systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement preventive and predictive maintenance activities for robotic cleaning systems and associated automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain robotic cleaning equipment, motors, drives, sensors, control panels, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose faults in PLC-based controls, control circuits, and industrial communication systems.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of electrical, automation, and robotics failures and implement reliability improvements.
• Support testing, commissioning, and functional verification of new or modified robotic cleaning equipment.
• Coordinate technical issues, warranty claims, and maintenance interventions with OEMs and specialist suppliers.
• Maintain technical documentation, equipment configurations, maintenance records, and fault reports while providing technical guidance to maintenance technicians.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE requirements, permit-to-work procedures, equipment isolation, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) standards.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in electrical maintenance, automation, robotics, or industrial control systems.
• Experience with Automatic Robotic Cleaning Systems (ARCS) is preferred.

Education Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Skills Required:

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, automation, robotics, and industrial control equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, motors, drives, sensors, and industrial communication systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, control logic, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive/predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience in equipment testing, commissioning, and reliability improvement.
• Familiarity with CMMS, technical reporting, and OEM coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company:

ACWA Power develops and operates power generation, renewable energy, and water desalination projects. Its teams recruit for engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, project development, finance, procurement, legal, risk, sustainability, and corporate roles.

Company Industry: Energy

Department / Functional Area: Operations & Maintenance

Closing Date: 26 November 2026