About the Role
The position entails full-time supervision of photovoltaic (PV) plant construction, which includes module, tracker, and inverter installation as well as DC/AC collection systems. The role requires witness of PV Plant Start-up Tests, Reliability Runs, and Performance Tests to verify Actual Performance Ratio against Guaranteed Monthly Performance Ratio. The successful candidate will serve as the Owner’s Engineer or Lender’s Technical Adviser on at least three utility-scale renewable energy projects (Wind and/or Solar PV), each with a capacity of at least 100 MW and that have reached the Commercial Operation Date within the last ten years.
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The candidate must also possess experience in Independent Power Projects (IPPs) structured under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), including familiarity with PPA testing, commissioning, and performance guarantee regimes. Moreover, the role involves design review or construction supervision experience regarding grid substations and transmission interconnection works (132 kV or above), requiring interfacing with national/regional transmission system operators. Demonstrated regional experience in the Sultanate of Oman and/or the wider GCC is preferred, particularly with familiarity with Oman local regulations and Grid Code requirements.
Core Responsibilities
- Full-time supervision of PV plant construction (module/tracker/inverter installation, DC/AC collection systems)
- Witness PV Plant Start-up Tests, Reliability Runs, and Performance Tests (Actual Performance Ratio verification against Guaranteed Monthly Performance Ratio)
- Serve as Owner’s Engineer or equivalent Lender’s Technical Adviser on at least three utility-scale renewable energy projects (Wind and/or Solar PV) of at least 100 MW capacity
- Experience with IPPs structured under a PPA, including familiarity with testing, commissioning, and performance guarantees
- Conduct design reviews or construction supervision on grid substations and transmission interconnection works (132 kV or above)
- Interface with national/regional transmission system operators
- Preferred regional experience in the Sultanate of Oman and/or wider GCC; knowledge of local regulations and Grid Code requirements
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in utility-scale Solar PV plant design, construction supervision, and commissioning
- Familiarity with PV module technology, inverter/tracker systems, and PV plant performance testing
Moving Forward Together
We are dedicated to ensuring our team is energized and empowered to drive sustainable impacts in their projects. We focus on a values-inspired culture that promotes belonging, connection, and innovation. Our commitment is to build a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong, can express themselves, and have their voices heard.
We actively support our workforce in reskilling and transitioning, leveraging transferable skills to become experts in modern low carbon energy infrastructures and technologies. Here, you will find opportunities to broaden your horizons and participate in delivering sustainable change.
