Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager – PV Inverter Specialist
Job description
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