Resident Engineer - Solar O&M (Karachi)

About the role

A solar plant operator in Karachi is looking for a Resident Engineer to take charge of its day-to-day performance. The engineer ensures the plant runs reliably and delivers the energy yield it was designed for, and oversees EPC work during any plant expansion while acting as the company's representative on the ground. The position is full-time and on-site.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance daily via SCADA and tracking energy yield, performance ratio and inverter/string output, and investigate underperformance
• Maintain installed equipment (PV modules, inverters, transformers, switchgear, cabling, monitoring systems) and schedule preventive maintenance, inspections and module cleaning
• Keep site logs, maintenance records and generation reports
• Respond quickly to alarms and faults, restore normal operation, identify root causes and coordinate with OEMs and vendors
• Supervise EPC contractors during expansion, check work against approved designs, quality and safety standards, and support testing, commissioning and handover
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly performance reports highlighting yield trends and losses, and ensure HSE compliance

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Energy Engineering (or a related field)
• 1-3 years of experience in solar PV O&M or plant operations
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters and electrical equipment
• Experience supervising contractors or EPC work is a strong advantage
• Good communication and reporting skills in English and Urdu
• Willingness to be based on-site in Karachi

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with monitoring/SCADA platforms and performance analysis
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary package
• Work on and growth within a large-scale solar project
• Exposure to both operations and project execution
• Professional growth in Pakistan's renewable energy sector

Candidates apply by sending their CV by email or through the company's LinkedIn page.