Solar PV Site Engineer

Job description

During the 1980s, Saudi Arabia’s power needs increased to fuel the growth of the economy. To capitalize on that trend, the employer was established in 1983 and emerged as a key player in the power generation market. The company has structured itself under a strategic partnership model collaborating with leading international firms in the electricity, power, water treatment, and petrochemicals space. With more than 25 years of specialized experience, the employer has cemented its name as a unique power player in the Kingdom. Purpose: The solar Pv Site Engineer shall support the execution, installation, testing, commissioning, and technical coordination of Solar PV systems at project sites. The Engineer will ensure that site activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, applicable international standards, Saudi regulations, SEC requirements, and project requirements. Scope: To provide site engineering and execution support for Solar PV systems Responsibilities: • Conduct site visits and surveys and collect required technical information. • Review approved PV layouts, SLDs, electrical drawings, cable routes, equipment datasheets, and relevant technical documents before execution. • Coordinate daily site activities with supervisors, technicians, subcontractors, suppliers, and the project team. • Supervise Solar PV installation activities and monitor compliance with approved drawings and project specifications. • Monitor installation of PV modules, mounting structures, inverters, cables, electrical panels, monitoring systems, and associated equipment. • Perform site inspections and identify installation or workmanship issues requiring corrective action. • Report technical issues, site constraints, and deviations to the Project Manager or direct manager. • Coordinate with the design team regarding site conditions or required technical modifications. • Verify delivered materials against approved material submittals and report any discrepancies. • Support preparation and coordination of inspection requests. • Participate in testing and commissioning activities for the Solar PV system. • Assist with electrical testing, functional testing, inverter commissioning, and system performance verification. • Monitor site progress and prepare regular progress updates and site reports. • Maintain site documentation, including: Daily/site reports, Installation records, Inspection records, Testing and commissioning records, Progress photographs, Redline drawings, As-built information • Support the preparation of as-built drawings, O&M documentation, testing records, and project handover documents. • Follow applicable HSE requirements and immediately report unsafe conditions or practices. • Coordinate technical matters with suppliers and manufacturers when required. • Maintain good communication with the project team and other relevant parties. • Perform other Solar PV site engineering tasks assigned by the direct manager. Requirements -BSc, degree in Electrical or a related discipline. -1+ years’ experience in Solar PV/Industrial projects -Preferred qualifications include being a SEC Certified Installer or Designer. -Strong technical background. -Good knowledge at understanding PV Systems reports (PVsyst, Helioscope, and STAAD Pro) -Have experience in construction, operation, and Monitoring of PV plant. -Strong knowledge of Safety and Risk assessment. -Fluency in English required Preferred Skills -Good English writing skills to make comprehensive reports also verbal communication skills. -Good Technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. -Good Knowledge of MS office (Project, Word & PPT, Excel) is required to carry out the job Benefits -Excellent salary and accommodation. -Overtime. -Annual bounce based on performance (Written). -Ability for personal growth in experience and knowledge

Requirements

• · With more than 25 years of specialized experience, Kafu Group has strengthened its name as a unique strong player in the Kingdom
• · Requirements - Bachelor’s degree, degree in electrical or related field
• · 1+ years of experience in solar PV/industrial projects – preferred qualifications include being an SEC certified installer or designer
• · Good knowledge in understanding PV systems reports (PVsyst, Heliscope, STAAD Pro) - Have experience in setting up, operating and monitoring PV plant
• · Proficiency in English requires preferred skills - good English writing skills to prepare comprehensive reports as well as verbal communication skills

Skills