O&M Field Engineer – Solar & BESS Inverter Specialist

Scatec ASA; Kenhardt; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec ASA in Kenhardt, South Africa invites an experienced O&M Field Engineer to join our solar and BESS operations. You will oversee on-site electrical, electronic, network communication and mechanical work, performing modifications, repairs and maintenance with a focus on inverters and BESS.

You will lead investigations and support safe, reliable plant performance. The role requires an N6/NQF electrical qualification (with BTECH heavy current preferred), thorough safety knowledge, and at

Qualifications

• National Technical Diploma or equivalent in electrical engineering.
• Ideal: BTECH in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• Strong knowledge of safety legislation and best practices.
• Highly computer literate with good reporting skills.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant field experience in electrical/electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal performance of PV equipment and BESS on site.
• Inverter and BESS specialist for the Plant.
• Perform modification, repair and maintenance of electrical, electronic, network and mechanical systems.
• Lead plant level investigations into events and abnormal conditions.
• Assist with switching, isolation, earthing and LOTO duties as needed.
• Support preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and ensure inverter/BESS availability.

Skills

Electrical knowledge (LV/HV)

Safety regulations knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

National Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering (N6) or NQF equivalent

BTECH: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

Job description

Scatec ASA in Kenhardt, South Africa invites an experienced O&M Field Engineer to join our solar and BESS operations. You will oversee on-site electrical, electronic, network communication and mechanical work, performing modifications, repairs and maintenance with a focus on inverters and BESS.

You will lead investigations and support safe, reliable plant performance. The role requires an N6/NQF electrical qualification (with BTECH heavy current preferred), thorough safety knowledge, and at