Electrical Engineer - ARCS

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power is seeking an experienced Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer to oversee robotic system maintenance at the Bisha PV plant. You will operate, monitor and maintain robotic panels and associated electrical controls, driving reliability and safety improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in electrical maintenance, industrial automation or robotics, with PLC/SCADA experience and strong fault-diagnosis skills. Relevant certifications and Saudi practice are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation or related discipline.
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain robotic systems across the solar PV plant.
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities per approved plans.
• Diagnose electrical and control faults involving motors, drives, sensors, batteries, charging systems, and SCADA.
• Monitor system performance, alarms and data to identify issues and improvements.
• Troubleshoot communication failures between robots, control stations and SCADA systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors and internal teams for support, upgrades, and warranty.
• Review electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, manuals, and procedures.
• Maintain records of inspections, breakdowns, maintenance and parts usage.
• Ensure spare parts availability and inventory planning for robotics equipment.
• Participate in testing, commissioning and firmware upgrades.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy use and maintenance costs.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, LOTO and permit-to-work procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Robotics automation

PLC & control systems

SCADA systems

Electrical drawings

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Safety & LOTO

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics/Automation

Saudi Council of Engineers registration preferred

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

SCADA

Job description

Location Bisha PV

Job Purpose

To ensure the reliable safe and efficient operation of robotic systems used within the solar PV plant particularly robotic panel-cleaning systems The role is responsible for electrical maintenance troubleshooting performance monitoring and continuous improvement of robotic equipment and its associated electrical and control systems

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect and maintain robotic systems across the solar PV plant
• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with approved maintenance plans
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and control-related faults involving motors, drives, sensors, batteries, charging systems, communication networks, PLCs and control panels
• Monitor robotic system performance, availability, alarms and operational data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities
• Troubleshoot communication failures between robots, control stations, SCADA systems and other monitoring platforms
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Coordinate with robotics vendors, OEMs, contractors and internal O amp M teams for technical support, repairs, upgrades and warranty claims
• Review electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, method statements and maintenance procedures
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, breakdowns, maintenance activities, spare parts usage and system performance
• Ensure the availability of critical spare parts and support inventory planning for robotic equipment
• Participate in testing, commissioning, software or firmware upgrades and modification of robotic systems
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, cleaning efficiency, energy consumption and maintenance cost
• Ensure all activities comply with company HSE requirements, electrical safety procedures, permit-to-work systems and LOTO requirements
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and other relevant team members
• Support emergency maintenance and troubleshooting activities when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant professional certification or Saudi Council of Engineers registration is preferred

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical maintenance, industrial automation, robotics or control systems
• Experience in solar PV plants or robotic panel-cleaning systems is highly preferred
• Practical experience with PLCs, VFDs, sensors, motors, batteries, charging systems, SCADA and industrial communication networks
• Experience in troubleshooting automated or remotely controlled equipment
• Previous experience coordinating with OEMs and technical service providers is preferred

Technical Skills

• Electrical fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Robotics and industrial automation systems
• PLC and control-system fundamentals
• Interpretation of electrical drawings and wiring diagrams
• SCADA and equipment-monitoring systems
• Motors, drives, sensors, batteries and charging systems
• Root cause analysis and reliability improvement
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• CMMS and maintenance reporting tools
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and LOTO procedures