Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Technician - HV / MV / LV

Location: Qatar

Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Reports To: Electrical Supervisor / Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

The Electrical Technician - HV/MV/LV is responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems and equipment in utility-scale solar power plants. The role involves hands-on work with high, medium, and low-voltage systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, motors, UPS systems, and associated electrical utilities, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Operations & Maintenance

• Perform operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HV, MV, and LV systems and equipment within the solar power plant.
• Maintain numerical relays, transformers, MV/HV cables, vacuum breakers, MV/LV motors, and other plant electrical assets.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal performance of all electrical systems.

Substation & Plant Equipment

• Work on HV substations, switchboards up to 6.6 kV, and related electrical equipment.
• Operate and maintain uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), thyristor rectifiers, and other plant electrical utilities.
• Support plant switching and operations on 1500V DC, 11kV, and 33kV systems.

Instrumentation & Control

• Support systems integration involving PLCs, HVAC controls, and instrumentation.
• Use computer-based man-machine interfaces for monitoring and control of electrical systems.

Electrical Fault Diagnosis & Repairs

• Identify, diagnose, and repair electrical faults in HV, MV, and LV equipment.
• Carry out MV/HV cable jointing and repair, vacuum breaker testing, and motor maintenance.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, and work logs.
• Report equipment condition, maintenance requirements, and operational anomalies to the Electrical Supervisor.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Comply strictly with HSE policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Ensure all electrical work follows permit-to-work, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and electrical safety standards.
• Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:
  
  
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Experience:
  
  
  • Minimum experience in solar power plants above 100 MWp, or similar industrial facilities.
  • Hands-on experience with numerical relays, HV/MV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, UPS systems, thyristor rectifiers, and plant electrical utilities.
  • Experience in switching and operation at 1500V DC, 11kV, and 33kV is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with PLC systems, HVAC, and instrumentation is preferred.
• Computer Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in MS Office, computer-based monitoring systems, and man-machine interfaces.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs
• Good communication skills in English (spoken, written, and reading)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational standards