PV Technician M/F

SPIE Turbomachinery; Industrial City (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Transportation

Expat standard accommodation

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy is seeking an experienced PV Technician to support operation and maintenance of large-scale solar plants. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on PV equipment, inspect transformers, switchgear, and protection relays, and ensure electrical safety compliance.

The role requires 6+ years in solar plant O&M, HV switching up to 220kV, PLC/HMI usage, and strong fault-finding skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the operation and maintenance of Solar Power Plants (100 MWp and above).
• Experience with high-voltage switching up to 1500V DC, 33kV, and 220kV.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Good communication in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on PV plant equipment.
• Carry out inspection, testing, and maintenance of transformers, switchgear, and protection relays.
• Maintain and troubleshoot MV/LV motors, vacuum circuit breakers, and electrical distribution systems.
• Conduct MV and HV cable jointing, termination, repair, and testing activities.
• Support operation and maintenance activities for substations up to 33kV and associated electrical systems.
• Monitor and maintain UPS systems, thyristor rectifiers, and plant electrical utilities.
• Perform switching and isolation activities on electrical systems in accordance with safety procedures.
• Diagnose and rectify faults using PLC-based systems and HMI.
• Support maintenance activities related to HVAC and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, site procedures, and electrical safety standards.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update records using computerized maintenance systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fault finding

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

HVAC knowledge

Education

Diploma/Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Numerical relay protection

MV/HV cable jointing

MV/LV motor maintenance

UPS systems and thyristor rectifiers

PLC/HMI systems

CMMS/SAP

33kV/1500V DC switching

Job description

SPIE Global Services Energy is seeking an experienced PV Technician to support the operation and maintenance of large-scale Solar Power Plants. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in photovoltaic (PV) systems, electrical equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and high-voltage switching operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on PV plant equipment.
• Carry out inspection, testing, and maintenance of transformers, switchgear, and protection relays.
• Maintain and troubleshoot MV/LV motors, vacuum circuit breakers, and electrical distribution systems.
• Conduct MV and HV cable jointing, termination, repair, and testing activities.
• Support operation and maintenance activities for substations up to 33kV and associated electrical systems.
• Monitor and maintain UPS systems, thyristor rectifiers, and plant electrical utilities.
• Perform switching and isolation activities on electrical systems in accordance with safety procedures.
• Diagnose and rectify faults using PLC-based systems and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI).
• Support maintenance activities related to HVAC and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, site procedures, and electrical safety standards.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update records using computerized maintenance systems.

Profile

Diploma or Technical Certificate in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years' experience in the operation and maintenance of Solar Power Plants (100 MWp and above).

Strong experience in:

• Numerical relay protection systems.
• MV/HV cable jointing and repairs.
• MV/LV motor operation and maintenance.
• Electrical systems and substations up to 33kV.
• UPS systems and thyristor rectifiers.
• Experience with PLCs, HVAC systems, instrumentation, and HMI applications is preferred.
• Experience in switching and operation of electrical systems at:
  1500V DC
  33kV
  220kV
• Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Preferred Experience
Experience in utility-scale solar power plants.
High-voltage switching authorization or certification.
Familiarity with CMMS/SAP maintenance system

You will have good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as, a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office

What can we offer you?

We offer long-term contract with attractive daily rate, insurance coverage, transportation & expat standard accommodation

Minimum level of experience required

6 years or more

Languages

English (D-Full professional proficiency)

SPIE Global Services Energy is committed to promote diversity. This position is opened to people with disabilities

Organisation

About SPIE Global Services Energy

As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Americas, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.

Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.

With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2025 consolidated revenue of €10.4 billion and consolidated EBITA of €793 million.

Reference

2026-45151

Publication date

29/10/2026

Mechanical, HVAC and Electrical Services