Solar PV Plant Maintenance Lead (LV/MV, SCADA)

Ad Hoc Client; Noupoort; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Hoc Client is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee the PV plant's LV/MV electrical systems, with focus on SCADA monitoring and fault finding. You will lead a small team or assist, performing preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime while upholding safety standards.

The role requires an electrical engineering qualification or ORHVS, valid driver's license, and 2–5 years in solar PV or utility environments, with responsibility for maintenance records and reports.

Qualifications

• N6/National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• ORHVS certification advantageous.
• Valid driver's license.
• 2–5 years’ maintenance experience; must have an assistant or manage a small team.
• Experience in solar PV and utility environments advantageous.
• Knowledge of LV and MV electrical systems.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting LV/MV systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Computer literacy and ability to complete electronic maintenance records.
• SCADA experience (2–5 years).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective and scheduled maintenance on the solar PV plant.
• Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot PV modules, DC systems, combiner boxes and inverters.
• Perform maintenance and fault finding on LV/MV electrical systems.
• Assist with maintenance of transformers, switchgear and associated electrical equipment.
• Conduct inspections, testing and functional checks of plant equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Identify potential equipment failures and report abnormalities.
• Complete maintenance work orders, inspection sheets and technical reports.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.
• Assist contractors and specialist service providers during maintenance activities.
• Ensure tools, test equipment and maintenance areas are maintained in good condition.
• Support planned shutdowns and major maintenance activities.
• Participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Monitoring the plant on SCADA and resolving the alarms.

Skills

SCADA Experience

Fault finding LV/MV

LV/MV electrical systems knowledge

Reading drawings & schematics

CMMS / maintenance records

Computer literacy

Working-at-heights safety

First Aid knowledge

Education

N6 / National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

ORHVS certification

Qualified Electrician / Red Seal Certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Ad Hoc Client is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee the PV plant's LV/MV electrical systems, with focus on SCADA monitoring and fault finding. You will lead a small team or assist, performing preventative and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime while upholding safety standards.

The role requires an electrical engineering qualification or ORHVS, valid driver's license, and 2–5 years in solar PV or utility environments, with responsibility for maintenance records and reports.