6 Solar Setter jobs in Saudi Arabia

Join us to apply for the Process Engineer (Mechanical/Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency) role at Penspen .

This position is based in Al Khafji, KSA, and involves supporting the development of the energy management system, including:

• Developing and maintaining the energy management system
• Organizing and coordinating its execution
• Optimizing energy efficiency to minimize plant energy consumption while ensuring utility supply stability
• Minimizing disruptions in energy utility supply
• Establishing energy audits and decarbonization programs for rotating equipment
• Analyzing design and operational issues such as oversizing and excessive recycling
• Conducting plant-wide surveys to identify major energy-consuming equipment
• Implementing energy-saving measures, including retrofitting
• Deploying online monitoring instruments for critical equipment to enable real-time performance tracking
• Identifying process improvement opportunities based on best practices and lessons learned

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, environmental, or chemical engineering or a related field.

Experience: At least 8 years, with 4 years in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or Energy Efficiency for major Oil and Gas or Petrochemical projects.

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Job Description:

1. Work on implementation for solar PV power systems.
2. Perform electrical connections for solar PV System.
3. Perform Cable Termination, pulling, connection and supervision as per standard.
4. Perform Cable Tray/Conduit installation and supervision.
5. Installation for LV Transformer.
6. Utilizing various types of testing and measuring equipment.
7. Makes Testing and inspections for Solar System equipment, cables, transformers.
8. Supervise Solar Structure Installation.
9. Support on site visits to collect required details for solar projects.
10. Supervise Cleaning activity for Solar PV System.
11. Ensure standards for quality and health & safety are met.

Qualifications:

1. A minimum of 2 years of experience in solar PV system implementation for On-Grid.
2. Experience of rooftop and ground-mounted projects, with a track record of successful project implementation of solar PV projects.
3. Knowledge of electrical and photovoltaic systems.
4. Familiar with solar PV System components.
5. Familiar with solar PV System installation tools.
6. Familiar with solar PV System testing tools.
7. Professional English speaking and writing.

Job Description:

• Work on implementation for solar PV power systems.
• Perform electrical connections for solar PV System.
• Perform Cable Termination, pulling, connection and supervision as per standard.
• Perform Cable Tray/Conduit installation and supervision.
• Installation for LV Transformer.
• Utilizing various types of testing and measuring equipment
• Makes Testing and inspections for Solar System equipment, cables, transformers.
• Supervise Solar Structure Installation.
• Support on site visits to collect required details for solar projects.
• Supervise Cleaning activity for Solar PV System.
• Ensure standards for quality and health & safety are met.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in solar PV system implementation for On-Grid
• Experience of rooftop and ground-mounted projects, with a track record of successful project implementation of solar PV projects
• knowledge of electrical and photovoltaic systems.
• Familiar with solar PV System components.
• Familiar with solar PV System installation tools.
• Familiar with solar PV System testing tools.
• Professional English speaking and writing.

• Work on implementation for solar PV power systems.
• Perform electrical connections for solar PV System.
• Perform Cable Termination, pulling, connection and supervision as per standard.
• Perform Cable Tray/Conduit installation and supervision.
• Installation for LV Transformer.
• Utilizing various types of testing and measuring equipment
• Makes Testing and inspections for Solar System equipment, cables, transformers.
• Support on site visits to collect required details for solar projects.
• Supervise Cleaning activity for Solar PV System.
• Ensure standards for quality and health & safety are met.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in solar PV system implementation for On-Grid
• Experience of rooftop and ground-mounted projects, with a track record of successful project implementation of solar PV projects
• knowledge of electrical and photovoltaic systems.
• Familiar with solar PV System components.
• Familiar with solar PV System installation tools.
• Familiar with solar PV System testing tools.
• Professional English speaking and writing.

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NEOM Green Hydrogen Company Limited (NGHC)

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is on a mission to make a carbon-free, climate-safe future a reality. We are building the world’s largest plant to produce green ammonia at scale, providing humankind with a cost-efficient solution that will accelerate the worldwide green hydrogen economy. Located in NEOM and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, NGHC will be integrating up to 4GW of onshore solar and wind energy to supply up to 650 tons of green ammonia per day for transportation globally. Operations will go onstream in 2026.

JOB DETAILS

Division: Power Elements (PWE) Operations

Group: Maintenance PWE- Solar

Reports To: Maintenance Engineer - Solar

POSITION SUMMARY

Instrument Maintenance Technician shall be responsible for maintenance of 2.97 GW dc solar PV farm in NEOM region. The main objective is to ensure every maintenance activity has been performed with recommended safety, quality & standard which eventually reduces the average downtime of equipment & enhances the performance & lifecycle of the asset.

NATURE & SCOPE

The main functions of this position are:

• Maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and instruments in compliance with OEM recommendations and approved schematics & SMPs.
• Ensure the recommended safety compliance has been considered during every maintenance.
• Actively participate in plant commissioning activities & safety compliance workshops.
• Propose continuous improvement suggestions to keep elevating & enabling the best plant O&M practices.
• Timely escalation of system issues & information to relevant teams or departments as per communication matrix.
• Participate in EPC contractor site installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in inspections, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of Solar plant equipment.
• Monitor, maintain & restore generating stations i.e., Inverters within the minimum time frame by performing necessary troubleshooting methods in line with OEM recommendations.
• Adhere to optimum response time towards corrective action notifications raised by SCADA team.
• Develop plant maintenance procedures and work instructions based on OEM manuals, standard industry practices.
• Identify operational and strategic spares for the smooth and reliable operation of the plant.
• Exposure to EPC construction activities and participate/witness installation/testing and commissioning stages of the project.
• Develop the technical scope of work for various contractors or service providers.
• Maintain maintenance quality (Corrective & Preventive) in line with OEM guidelines & best industrial practices.
• Perform operation, simulation checks & verification after every maintenance to ensure equipment operational healthiness.
• Adhere to required quality housekeeping during preventive or corrective maintenance activities.
• Perform every Operation & Maintenance activity with approved Permit to Work (PTW) & associated PTWs (if required).
• Maintain documentation and record keeping of calibration, testing, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Perform routine checks, calibration, and functional testing of process instruments and devices.
• Conduct Predictive Maintenance & Conditioning Monitoring activities to reduce breakdown & unavailability events.
• Ensure effective shift handover with complete details & accuracy.
• Be aware of isolation & de-isolation procedures, LOTO procedure & required isolation points of every equipment.
• Ensure contractors deliver required maintenance deliverables with quality as per the scope of work under maintenance agreements.
• Respond on time for any emergency call outs requirements.
• Verify quality maintenance work executed by subcontractors in line with OEM recommendations & procedures.
• Ensure that required safety procedures are being followed by contractors during maintenance activities.
• Provide necessary support to subcontractor teams in a timely manner.
• Provide improvement suggestions to enhance operation maintenance quality, feasibility, reliability, reducing equipment downtime & unavailability.
• Calibrate instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Basic understanding of electronic & pneumatic systems, and knowledge to work with various instruments such as gauges, transmitters, transducers, indicators, recorders, and controllers.

Spare Part & Resource Management:

• Ensure that spare part storage conditions meet OEM recommendations.
• Communicate information about consumable/spare parts running out of stock to shift in charge in time.

Reporting Matrix & Documentation:

• Responsible for ensuring that all maintenance records are duly signed & updated in both soft & hard copy.
• Responsible for subcontractor service & test reports, third-party intervention reports being signed & saved in both soft & hard copy.

Tools & Equipment Inspections:

• Perform regular inspections of tools & equipment as per schedule regarding working condition, calibration, suitability, etc.
• Ensure that tools are selected & utilized suitably as per maintenance activity.
• Support & assist other departments as required.
• Maintain close interaction with site operation & maintenance teams to avoid communication gaps & delays in equipment restoration.

HSSE:

• Ensure that every site activity is executed with approved procedures (SOPs), WMSRA, Risk Assessment (RA), checklists (if needed) or any other supporting documents if recommended.
• Ensure the O&M team & subcontractors/suppliers obtain PTW for each job and monitor them onsite for HSE compliance mitigations.
• Participate/Assist in reviewing/revising task risk assessments (TRA) regularly.
• Participate actively in emergency response plans as per approved ERP.
• Support in executing emergency response drills.
• Assist in HSE incident/accident investigations as needed.
• Ensure PTWs for all activities are issued as per approved WMSRA/PTW/LOTO system.
• Ensure isolations/de-isolations and LOTO applications are applied as per SLD/switching sequence.
• Ensure specific PPE are available & properly worn/used for all electrical work activities.

SKILLS / TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AREAS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Operating System (MS Office).
• Knowledge of Electric/Electronic components and fundamental knowledge of Mechanical components.
• Hands-on experience in Operation & Maintenance of Power Plants, preferably Solar Power Plants or renewable industry.
• Able to work on rotating shifts, call out, weekends, and overtime (if required).
• Able to work in various weather and temperature conditions including extreme heat, humidity, dust, and cold.
• Knowledge of Solar Inverter Systems, Relay & Control Protection Panels, Solar Tracking Systems & Substation Operation & Maintenance preferably HV/MV GIS substations.
• Awareness of Solar Plant Electrical Protection Systems.
• Advanced analytical, technical skills and knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment, as well as instrumentation & electrical testing equipment.
• Deliverables on Time & Adaptability: Be enthusiastic & energetic to provide required deliverables within the timeframe with quality standards.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A high school diploma or bachelor’s degree in electrical, Instrument or Electromechanical Engineering with 5 years of maintenance experience in a solar plant capacity greater than or equal to 100MW.
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems such as Power Transformers, Substation (GIS), Inverters, RMUs, PV technology, etc.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Chemical Manufacturing