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Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager – PV Inverter Specialist

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Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager – PV Inverter Specialist

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Family status available)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager to lead inverter commissioning activities across utility-scale solar PV projects.

You will serve as the technical authority for inverter systems, ensuring safe energization, grid-code compliance, reliable operation, and seamless integration with PPC, SCADA, and grid infrastructure.

This is a high-impact role spanning engineering review, commissioning, troubleshooting, grid compliance testing, and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review inverter system designs, SLDs, protection philosophies, and communication architectures

  • Lead inverter pre-energization, synchronization, and power ramp-up activities

  • Coordinate commissioning with PPC, SCADA, protection, and utility teams

  • Conduct LVRT/HVRT, power factor, reactive capability, and power quality testing

  • Diagnose inverter derating, nuisance trips, communication failures, and grid-related issues

  • Perform root cause analysis using logs, oscillography, and trend data

  • Prepare commissioning reports and support O&M handover

About You

  • 12+ years of utility-scale solar PV commissioning experience

  • Expert knowledge of central and string inverter technologies

  • Strong understanding of power electronics and inverter control strategies

  • Experience with grid-code compliance and utility acceptance testing

  • OEM commissioning experience preferred

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering

Why Apply?

  • Lead commissioning of some of the world's largest solar PV projects

  • Become the technical authority on inverter technologies and grid integration

  • Work at the forefront of renewable energy innovation