ARCS Technician - Solar PV | KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign

Acwa China; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Operations in Saudi Arabia seeks experienced ARCS Technicians to operate, inspect, and maintain Automatic Robotic Cleaning Systems (ARCS) at Solar PV plants. You will ensure reliable cleaning, minimize soiling losses, and maximize equipment availability through preventive and corrective maintenance.

You will monitor ARCS control systems or SCADA, perform preventive maintenance on motors, drives, sensors, and docking stations, diagnose faults, and escalate complex issues to the ARCS

Qualifications

• Diploma in electrical/electromechanical engineering.
• 3-5 years of hands-on electrical/electromechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience in robotics/automation or Solar PV plants preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and OEM manuals.
• Safe use of electrical maintenance tools and testing instruments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ARCS schedules via control systems or SCADA to ensure successful cleaning cycles.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic cleaning equipment and related systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, brushes, wheels, rails, batteries, sensors, and docking stations.
• Diagnose electrical/mechanical faults, repair or replace components, restore operation.
• Escalate PLC/ software/communication faults to ARCS Engineer or OEM specialists.
• Support maintenance planning, spare parts management, and equipment reliability improvements.
• Update CMMS with maintenance records, availability, and parts usage.
• Ensure HSSE, permit-to-work, equipment isolation, and LOTO compliance.

Skills

Electrical & electromechanical maint

Motors, drives, batteries, sensors

PLC-based controls understanding

Wiring diagrams interpretation

Electrical testing tools

CMMS knowledge

Teamwork & communication

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

PLC basics

Job description

ARCS Technician – Solar PV

Location:

Saudi Arabia

Function:

Operations & Maintenance - Solar PV

Job Summary

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.

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 Education

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or an equivalent recognized technical discipline.

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team with further information about the recruitment process.

Applications will be reviewed against relevant recruitment requirements. Registration does not guarantee an invitation, interview, or employment offer.