Solar Technician

Job Description: Solar Technician - Labour Camp / Facility Management

Company: Facility Management & Catering Services

Location: UAE Labour Camps / Staff Accommodation Sites

Reports to: MEP Supervisor / FM Manager

Department: MEP & Energy / Maintenance

1. Job Purpose

Install, maintain, and troubleshoot solar PV systems installed on labour camp buildings to reduce DEWA/ADDC bills and ensure uninterrupted power for lighting, water pumps, and common areas. Support company’s sustainability targets and Dubai/AD sustainability regulations.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Installation & Commissioning
• Install rooftop solar PV panels, mounting structures, inverters, and DC/AC cabling on camp buildings
• Connect solar systems to existing camp DBs and ensure synchronization with DEWA/ADDC grid
• Conduct insulation resistance, continuity, and polarity tests before handover
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
• Perform monthly cleaning of solar panels - critical in UAE due to dust/sand accumulation
• Inspect and tighten MC4 connectors, check for cable damage, rodent bites, UV degradation
• Test inverter performance, MPPT tracking, and error code diagnostics
• Troubleshoot faults: low generation, inverter tripping, string failure, monitoring issues
• Replace faulty panels, micro-inverters, optimizers, fuses, and surge arrestors
• Monitoring & Reporting
• Monitor solar generation daily via apps like SolarEdge, SMA, Fronius, or local SCADA
• Log daily kWh production vs. expected output and report underperformance
• Prepare monthly performance reports: generation, savings, CO2 offset, downtime
• Maintain service logs and as-built drawings for each camp site
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow DEWA regulations, IEC standards, and company HSE procedures for working at height
• Use fall protection, LOTO procedures, and insulated tools on live DC systems
• Ensure lightning protection and earthing systems are functional
• Maintain PPE and tool calibration records
• Coordination
• Coordinate with Electrical Technicians for load balancing and DB modifications
• Work with Procurement for spares: panels, inverters, connectors, cleaning tools
• Liaise with camp supervisor for access and shutdown scheduling to avoid disrupting residents

3. Requirements

Experience & Skills:

• 2+ years as Solar PV Technician, preferably on rooftop commercial/residential systems
• Hands-on experience with string inverters, micro-inverters, and monitoring systems
• Ability to read single line diagrams, layout plans, and IV curve data
• Knowledge of DEWA Shams regulations and UAE solar standards is mandatory

Qualifications:

• ITI/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, or Renewable Energy
• Valid UAE driving license for inter-camp travel
• DEWA certification or PV installer training from a recognized body is a plus

Physical & Other

• Fit to work at heights, rooftops, and in high temperature 45°C+Basic knowledge of electrical safety and multimeter/clamp meter use
• Communication in English. Hindi/Urdu/Malayalam is a plus for camp staff coordination4.

KPIs / Performance Metrics

• System uptime >98% excluding grid outages
• Panel cleaning completion 100% on monthly schedule
• Response time
  90% annually
• Zero safety incidents at height5. Work Conditions70% rooftop work, 30% office/admin work
• Early morning shifts in summer to avoid peak heat
• Camp accommodation + transport + food provided if based at remote site
• Exposure to dust, heat, and heights

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From AED3,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your expected Salary ?
• Will you be available to joining in our Abu Dhabi - Habshan Region Camp operations ?

Experience:

• Solar Equipment installation & Maintenance: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person