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PV C&I Technician

Engie

Kathu

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ZAR 50 000 - 200 000

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Job summary

A renewable energy company in Kathu is seeking a PV C&I Technician to ensure efficient operation of their solar power facility. The successful candidate will have a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include maintaining C&I equipment, supporting SCADA monitoring, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Market related remuneration

Qualifications

3–5 years in PV plant operations, electrical maintenance of large power plants.
Knowledge of safety systems and applicable electrical codes.
High proficiency in business computing applications.

Responsibilities

Support efficient operation of the PV facility.
Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on instrumentation.
Monitor and analyze plant performance on SCADA.

Skills

Electrical and instrumentation aptitude

Safety systems knowledge

Hands-on maintenance skills

CMMS usage

Power tool operation

Education

National Diploma or BTech in Electrical Engineering

Matric (Grade 12)

Trade test certificate in Instrumentation

Tools

Maximo

SAP

Diagnostic tools

PV C&I Technician: ENGIE Kathu Operations (Internal/External)

JOB DETAILS

Position Title: PV C&I Technician

Reports to: Lead Technician – C&I

Department: Maintenance

Hay Level: HL 17

Location: Kathu – Northern Cape

BACKGROUND

ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, accelerating the shift toward a carbon‑neutral economy across a global portfolio that includes renewable electricity, green gas, batteries, gas and electricity transmission, local energy infrastructures and supply to consumers. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain. ENGIE has been present in Africa for over 50 years.

ENGIE’s Global Business Units:

Renewables & Flex Power – delivering greener and smarter energy through renewable power and flexible solutions.
Local Energy Infrastructures – supporting customers in achieving significant decarbonisation goals.
Networks – expanding and adapting power and gas infrastructure for the green transition.
Supply & Energy Management – leveraging ENGIE’s global assets to deliver secure, sustainable energy.

ENGIE in South Africa:

15 years of presence
First and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) with >1.6 GW in operation
300+ professionals
Built the first H₂ plant in Africa at Mogalakwena mine
Founding member of the Hydrogen Valley initiative with Anglo American and the Dept. of Science and Technology
Operational and safety excellence across all sites
Growth market for ENGIE

Operational assets in South Africa include:

Avon & Dedisa Peaking Power (1005 MW OCGT)
Xina Solar One (100 MW CSP)
Kathu Solar Park (100 MW CSP)
Aurora Wind (95 MW Onshore)
Golden Valley (117 MW Onshore)
Excelsior (32 MW Onshore)
Konkoonsies 2 (75 MW Solar PV)
Aggeneys (40 MW Solar PV)
MBP (75 MW Solar PV)
Grootspruit (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
Graspan (75 MW Solar PV) – in construction
OYA Hybrid (333 MW Solar/Wind/BESS) – in construction

For more information: www.engie-africa.com

PREAMBLE

Kathu Operations is a 100 MW greenfield Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project using parabolic trough technology and a molten‑salt storage system that provides 4.5 h of thermal energy storage, limiting intermittency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & PURPOSE

Purpose:

Apply specialist C&I expertise to support efficient operation and performance of the PV facility.
Ensure all plant C&I equipment is operated and maintained per OEM manuals, warranties, and regulatory requirements.
Support real‑time plant monitoring and control through SCADA, facilitating early fault detection and optimisation.
Plan and record all preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance in the CMMS (Maximo/SAP).
Provide accurate C&I performance data for daily, monthly, quarterly, and insurance reporting.
Assist the DCS/SCADA Engineer in maintaining reliability and timely completion of work notifications.

Main Activities:

Enforce HSE and quality policies, ensuring safety measures during all maintenance activities.
Collaborate with other disciplines to support continuous plant operation.
Execute C&I maintenance with HSE protocols, PTW, LMRAs, and MV/LV standards.
Maintain calibration of specialised test instruments (multimeters, loop calibrators, insulation testers, IR cameras, network testers).
Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on instrumentation, sensors, inverters, PLCs, RTUs, SCADA interfaces, protection relays, and networks.
Conduct advanced fault‑finding using diagnostic tools and signal tracing.
Resolve breakdowns, perform root cause analysis, and replace faulty equipment with minimal energy loss.
Monitor plant performance on SCADA, analyse alarms, verify data integrity, and coordinate operational adjustments.
Calibrate instrumentation and validate accuracy against OEM tolerances.
Provide technical data for operational reporting and incident investigations.
Train/mentor interns or technical assistants.
Execute electrical day‑to‑day maintenance per CMMS work orders and planning.
Assist with maintenance planning, spares forecasting, and scheduling external resources.
Ensure correct tool use and maintain tool readiness.
Own plant C&I systems, maintaining optimal condition with minimal downtime.
Read and interpret drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, SCADA layouts, and specifications.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Work in a controlled hazardous environment.
Work Level 4 – medium risk of accidents with potential permanent consequences.
Exposure risks include traffic, ergonomic problems, and job‑specific hazards.
Recommended PPE: hard hat, ear protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, dust mask, coveralls, gloves, respiratory mask.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: CEO, Head of Departments in Kathu Operations, and workforce.

External: Contractors, service providers, energy regulators, KSP, and AMEA.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12).
National Diploma or BTech in Electrical Engineering – Light Current (Instrumentation, Process Instrumentation, Industrial Instrumentation, or Mechatronics).
Trade test certificate – Instrumentation or Instrument Mechanician.
Driver’s licence.

Experience:

3–5 years in PV plant operations, electrical maintenance of large power plants or continuous process plants.
Knowledge of safety systems and applicable electrical codes.
Power tool usage and accurate operation.
Strong electrical and instrumentation aptitude; basic understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity and mathematics.
Hands‑on maintenance, repair and testing of control and instrumentation equipment.
CMMS usage (Maximo, SAP, other EPS).
Maintenance of PV inverters, PLCs, MPPTs, PV modules and related equipment.
Utility‑scale PV plant construction or operations experience.
Engineering basics – renewable energy power systems, inverters, transformers and control circuits.
MV switching – authorized person.
First Aid and CPR skills.
High proficiency in business computing applications (databases, word processors, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Maximo, Oracle or SAP).