Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager – PV Inverter Specialist

Green Recruitment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Recruitment Company in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager to lead inverter commissioning on utility-scale solar PV projects. You will act as the technical authority for inverter systems, ensuring grid-code compliance, safe energization, and seamless integration with PPC, SCADA, and grid infrastructure.

This role spans engineering review, commissioning, troubleshooting, grid compliance testing, and operational handover to O&M, offering impact across some of the

Qualifications

• 12+ years of utility-scale solar PV commissioning experience.
• Expert knowledge of central and string inverter technologies.
• Strong understanding of power electronics and inverter control strategies.
• Experience with grid-code compliance and utility acceptance testing.
• OEM commissioning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review inverter system designs, SLDs, protection philosophies, and communication architectures
• Lead inverter pre-energization, synchronization, and power ramp-up activities
• Coordinate commissioning with PPC, SCADA, protection, and utility teams
• Conduct LVRT/HVRT, power factor, reactive capability, and power quality testing
• Diagnose inverter derating, nuisance trips, communication failures, and grid-related issues
• Perform root cause analysis using logs, oscillography, and trend data
• Prepare commissioning reports and support O&M handover

Skills

PV commissioning

Inverter technologies

Grid-code compliance

Power electronics

Inverter control

OEM commissioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Job description

Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager – PV Inverter Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Family status available)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager to lead inverter commissioning activities across utility-scale solar PV projects.

You will serve as the technical authority for inverter systems, ensuring safe energization, grid-code compliance, reliable operation, and seamless integration with PPC, SCADA, and grid infrastructure.

This is a high-impact role spanning engineering review, commissioning, troubleshooting, grid compliance testing, and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Review inverter system designs, SLDs, protection philosophies, and communication architectures
• Lead inverter pre-energization, synchronization, and power ramp-up activities
• Coordinate commissioning with PPC, SCADA, protection, and utility teams
• Conduct LVRT/HVRT, power factor, reactive capability, and power quality testing
• Diagnose inverter derating, nuisance trips, communication failures, and grid-related issues
• Perform root cause analysis using logs, oscillography, and trend data
• Prepare commissioning reports and support O&M handover

About You

• 12+ years of utility-scale solar PV commissioning experience
• Expert knowledge of central and string inverter technologies
• Strong understanding of power electronics and inverter control strategies
• Experience with grid-code compliance and utility acceptance testing
• OEM commissioning experience preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Why Apply?

• Lead commissioning of some of the world's largest solar PV projects
• Become the technical authority on inverter technologies and grid integration
• Work at the forefront of renewable energy innovation