ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN: HV / MV AND LV

Job Description

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