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
