Solar PV Plant Technician

About the role

LAUGFS Power PLC, operator of Sri Lanka's largest 20MW solar power plant and several mini-hydro plants, is looking for a Technician for its Hambantota site. The role covers operating, monitoring and maintaining the solar PV plant equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and maintain solar PV plant equipment, including PV modules, inverters, transformers, LV/MV switchgear and SCADA systems.
• Carry out preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance to ensure optimum plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements.
• Monitor site activities such as panel cleaning, vegetation control, contractor supervision and maintenance record keeping.
• Maintain daily logbooks and preventive maintenance records.

Required profile

• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in utility-scale Solar PV plants.
• Experience in Solar PV systems and Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear.
• Good troubleshooting, communication and teamwork skills, able to work independently.

To apply, send your resume by email within 7 days of the notice, stating two non-related referees and mentioning the post applied for in the subject line.