Electrical Technician - Solar PV

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power Operations is seeking experienced Electrical Technicians for upcoming opportunities across Solar PV plants in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting of Solar PV electrical systems to ensure safe operations and high equipment reliability.

The successful candidate will perform insulation resistance and continuity tests, interpret electrical drawings, and maintain detailed CMMS records, all while adhering to strict LOTO

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology required.
• 3–5 years hands-on electrical maintenance experience in Solar PV, power generation, or industrial facilities preferred.
• Experience with Solar PV electrical systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment and systems at Solar PV plants.
• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot PV strings, combiner boxes, DC cables, inverters, MV transformers, switchgear and electrical panels.
• Carry out maintenance of motors, UPS, DC systems, earthing, lighting and tracker components where applicable.
• Conduct electrical testing including insulation resistance, continuity and PV electrical tests.
• Identify electrical faults, repair or replace defective components and support safe equipment testing and return to service.
• Review electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, work orders and OEM maintenance instructions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment readings, fault reports and spare parts usage through CMMS.
• Ensure HSSE standards, permit-to-work, electrical isolation and LOTO requirements.

Skills

Electrical maintenance expertise

Electrical inspections

Troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Use of electrical testing instruments

PV system knowledge

I-V curve testing

Preventive maintenance

LOTO procedures

CMMS and documentation

Teamwork & communication

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Technology

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Electrical Technician Solar PV strong KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign 2026 strong

Location strong Saudi Arabia strong Function strong Operations amp Maintenance Solar PV

Job Summary

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced Electrical Technicians for upcoming opportunities across Solar PV plants in Saudi Arabia The role is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance electrical inspections and troubleshooting of Solar PV electrical systems to ensure safe operations equipment reliability and optimal plant performance

Roles amp Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment and systems at Solar PV plants
• Inspect maintain and troubleshoot PV strings combiner boxes DC cables inverters MV transformers switchgear and electrical panels
• Carry out maintenance of motors UPS DC systems earthing lighting and tracker electrical components where applicable
• Conduct electrical testing including insulation resistance continuity and assigned PV electrical tests
• Identify electrical faults repair or replace defective components and support safe equipment testing and return to service
• Review electrical drawings wiring diagrams work orders and OEM maintenance instructions
• Maintain accurate maintenance records equipment readings fault reports and spare parts usage through CMMS
• Ensure compliance with HSSE standards permit-to-work procedures electrical isolation and lockout tagout LOTO requirements

Job Specifications strong Minimum Education strong

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering Electrical Technology or an equivalent recognized technical discipline

strong Minimum Experience strong

• 3 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance within Solar PV power generation or industrial facilities

Experience with Solar PV electrical systems is preferred

strong Required Skills strong

• Practical knowledge of electrical maintenance inspections troubleshooting and repair
• Understanding of Solar PV electrical systems including DC circuits inverters combiner boxes and associated equipment
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings wiring diagrams and technical manuals
• Experience using electrical testing instruments and performing insulation resistance and continuity tests
• Knowledge of PV testing methods including string testing and I-V curve testing
• Understanding of preventive maintenance electrical safety equipment isolation and LOTO procedures
• Basic knowledge of CMMS maintenance reporting and documentation
• Good teamwork communication problem-solving and attention to detail

strong Work Conditions strong

• Plant-based position at Solar PV facilities in Saudi Arabia
• Outdoor work in remote locations
• Exposure to DC electrical hazards with all work performed under approved safety procedures authorization and PPE requirements

Join Our KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign We welcome experienced Electrical Technicians interested in upcoming opportunities across Saudi Arabia

strong Apply by 26 November 2026 strong to be considered for the December recruitment campaigns

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

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, or an equivalent recognized technical discipline. Minimum Experience 3 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance within Solar PV, power generation, or industrial facilities. Experience with Solar PV electrical systems is preferred. Required Skills Practical knowledge of electrical maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair. Understanding of Solar PV electrical systems, including DC circuits, inverters, combiner boxes, and associated equipment. Ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. Experience using electrical testing instruments and performing insulation resistance and continuity tests. Knowledge of PV testing methods, including string testing and I-V curve testing. Understanding of preventive maintenance, electrical safety, equipment isolation, and LOTO procedures. Basic knowledge of CMMS, maintenance reporting, and documentation. Good teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail.