Solar & BESS O&M Field Engineer

Scatec; Kenhardt; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Scatec is seeking an O&M Field Engineer (Solar & BESS) in Kenhardt, South Africa. You will lead specialised electrical, electronic, network communication and mechanical work on PV plants and BESS, including switching, isolation, earthing, and LOTO, ensuring optimal plant performance.

The role combines technical depth with real ownership in a fast-moving renewable energy company, offering international exposure and meaningful impact in the energy transition.

Qualifications

• National Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering (N6) or NQF equivalent.
• Ideal: BTECH Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety legislation and best practices.
• Highly computer literate.
• 3 years’ appropriate experience in a relevant environment.
• Electrical knowledge (LV) and (HV).
• Technical Support and Reports.
• Operating System and Process Control.
• Non-conformances and claims management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal performance of electrical, electronic, network communication and mechanical equipment and systems of all PV equipment and BESS.
• Inverter and BESS specialist for the Plant.
• Perform work and investigation in the modification, repair and maintenance of electrical, electronic, network communication and mechanical equipment and system.
• Lead plant level investigations into events/incidents and equipment with abnormal conditions.
• Assist electrical, electronic, network communication and mechanical work on the Plants.
• Perform switching, isolation, earthing and LOTO duties as per Authorisation level when required.
• Assist and support with the performance Preventative and Corrective Maintenance tasks.
• Ensure inverter and BESS availability and perform technical troubleshooting.
• Provide LV and HV switching as per Authorisation level when required.
• Perform functions of Authorised Person and Responsible Person as per Plant requirements.

Skills

Safety compliance

Computer literacy

Electrical knowledge LV/HV

Report writing

Non-conformances management

Education

National Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering (N6)

BTECH: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

Job description

Scatec is seeking an O&M Field Engineer (Solar & BESS) in Kenhardt, South Africa. You will lead specialised electrical, electronic, network communication and mechanical work on PV plants and BESS, including switching, isolation, earthing, and LOTO, ensuring optimal plant performance.

The role combines technical depth with real ownership in a fast-moving renewable energy company, offering international exposure and meaningful impact in the energy transition.