Solar PV O&M Technician – Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Sector

Sharaf DG is hiring a Solar PV O&M Technician for the Commercial & Industrial sector in Dubai. The role involves the operation, maintenance, and optimization of solar PV systems, ensuring maximum uptime and compliance with safety standards. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance, performance monitoring, and coordination with subcontractors. The position requires hands-on work at various sites across Dubai and the UAE.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 10/10/2025


The Solar PV O&M Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and performance optimization of grid-tied commercial and industrial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across Dubai and the wider UAE. The role ensures maximum uptime, energy yield, and safety compliance of all installed PV assets under the company’s O&M portfolio.


Key Responsibilities
1. Operations & Maintenance

Perform regular preventive and corrective maintenance activities for rooftop, ground-mounted, and carport PV installations.
Monitor plant performance using SCADA or remote monitoring platforms and identify underperformance or faults.
Conduct troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and rectification of inverters, string combiner boxes, protection systems, and communication networks.
Plan and execute scheduled maintenance works with minimal system downtime.
Manage spare parts inventory and ensure timely procurement for maintenance needs.

2. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Track daily, weekly, and monthly energy generation and compare against expected performance ratios.
Prepare technical performance reports and recommend actions for improvement.
Analyze system performance data and support predictive maintenance planning.

3. Health, Safety, and Compliance

Ensure all maintenance activities are executed in compliance with DEWA, ADDC, and relevant Dubai Municipality safety standards.
Implement and enforce site‑specific safety procedures, including LOTO, PPE usage, and electrical safety practices.
Maintain documentation related to work permits, safety checks, and risk assessments.

4. Coordination & Supervision

Coordinate with subcontractors, clients, and internal project teams for O&M activities.
Supervise site technicians and ensure high