ARCS Technician - Solar PV

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power is seeking an experienced ARCS Technician to support Solar PV plants across Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on operating and maintaining Automatic Robotic Cleaning Systems to maximize panel cleanliness, minimize losses, and maintain high availability through preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics and 3–5 years hands-on electrical or electromechanical maintenance experience, with robotics or solar experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of hands-on electrical or electromechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience in robotics, automation, or Solar PV plants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ARCS control systems or SCADA to ensure cleaning cycles complete successfully.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain robotic cleaning equipment and associated electromechanical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, brushes, wheels, rails, batteries, sensors, and docking stations.
• Diagnose faults and repair or replace defective components to restore operation.
• Escalate PLC, software, controller, or communication faults to ARCS Engineer or OEM specialists as needed.
• Update maintenance records, work orders and equipment availability in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC basics

Schematic interpretation

CMMS usage

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Diploma in Mechatronics

Job description

KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign 2026

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced ARCS Technicians for upcoming opportunities across Solar PV plants in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for operating, inspecting, and maintaining Automatic Robotic Cleaning Systems (ARCS) to ensure reliable solar panel cleaning operations, minimize soiling losses, and maintain high equipment availability through preventive and corrective maintenance.

Location: Saudi Arabia

Function: Operations and Maintenance Solar PV

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor robotic cleaning schedules and equipment status through ARCS control systems or SCADA to ensure successful completion of cleaning cycles
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot and maintain robotic cleaning equipment and associated electromechanical systems
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, brushes, wheels, rails, batteries, sensors, charging panels and docking stations
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, repair or replace defective components and restore robotic cleaning equipment to operation
• Identify and escalation complex PLC, software, controller, or communication faults to the ARCS Engineer or OEM specialists
• Support maintenance planning, spare parts management and equipment reliability improvements
• Update maintenance records, work orders, equipment availability and spare parts usage through CMMS
• Ensure compliance with HSSE standards, permit-to-work procedures, equipment isolation and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements

Job Specifications

• Minimum EducationDiploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or an equivalent recognized technical discipline.
• Minimum Experience3 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical or electromechanical maintenance.
• Experience in robotics, automation, or Solar PV plants is preferred.

Required Skills

• Practical knowledge of electrical and electromechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Experience diagnosing faults in motors, drives, batteries, sensors, and associated electrical components.
• Basic understanding of PLC-based controls and wireless or industrial communication systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM technical manuals.
• Safe use of electrical maintenance tools and testing instruments.
• Basic knowledge of CMMS, maintenance reporting, and equipment documentation.
• Good teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.

Work Conditions

• Plant-based position at Solar PV facilities in Saudi Arabia.
• Field-based maintenance involving robotic cleaning equipment and electrical/electromechanical systems.

• Minimum EducationDiploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or an equivalent recognized technical discipline.
• Minimum Experience3 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical or electromechanical maintenance.
• Experience in robotics, automation, or Solar PV plants is preferred.
• Required SkillsPractical knowledge of electrical and electromechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Experience diagnosing faults in motors, drives, batteries, sensors, and associated electrical components.
• Basic understanding of PLC-based controls and wireless or industrial communication systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM technical manuals.
• Safe use of electrical maintenance tools and testing instruments.
• Basic knowledge of CMMS, maintenance reporting, and equipment documentation.
• Good teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Work ConditionsPlant-based position at Solar PV facilities in Saudi Arabia.
• Field-based maintenance involving robotic cleaning equipment and electrical/electromechanical systems.