Site Technician – Solar PV Plant

About the role

The Site Technician will support the operation and maintenance of the MKAT Green PV Plant, a 100 MW solar facility in the Zhambyl region of Kazakhstan. You will work closely with the Site Operations Manager and Electrical Engineer to ensure reliable power generation and plant safety.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective electrical maintenance on approximately 300,000 solar panels and associated equipment.
• Document daily electrical work orders and report any faults, defects, or performance issues.
• Support the Site Operations Manager and Electrical Engineer in daily plant operations.
• Inspect and maintain mechanisation, vehicles, special equipment, and electrical rooms.
• Monitor plant availability, conduct visual inspections of PV health, and oversee subcontractor activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, electrical, and local procedural regulations.

Required profile

• Qualified electrician with at least 2 years of professional experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Holder of an Electrical safety allowance certificate – 4th category.
• Fluent in Kazakh and/or Russian (written and spoken); English is an advantage.

Required skills

• Electrical safety allowance certificate – 4th category.
• Technical knowledge of operating a PV plant, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems.