Facility Project Manager📣 إعلان

About the Role

Tarshid, the National Energy Services Company established by the Public Investment Fund, is seeking a Facility Project Manager to oversee the operational performance, monitoring, and maintenance coordination of its solar PV portfolio during the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) phase. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and focuses on ensuring solar projects achieve their targeted generation and operational performance through continuous monitoring and proactive issue resolution.

Role Overview

The Facility Project Manager will be responsible for the post-handover management of Tarshid's solar PV assets. This involves detailed technical analysis, coordination with Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and contractors, and the proactive identification and resolution of issues that impact system efficiency and energy generation. The role is crucial in supporting Tarshid's mission to catalyze energy efficiency development in Saudi Arabia and build towards a more sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor solar generation performance against guaranteed and expected targets.
• Analyze system performance trends to identify generation deviations or operational abnormalities.
• Coordinate with ESCOs and contractors to investigate and resolve technical issues impacting generation performance.
• Review operational data, alarms, and monitoring dashboards to ensure system reliability and availability.
• Support the technical evaluation of solar system modifications, upgrades, and optimization opportunities.
• Ensure proper O&M follow-up for standalone and aggregated solar portfolios.
• Participate in the technical review of handover documentation, warranties, performance guarantees, and as-built records.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Solar PV certifications, Renewable energy training, PMP, NABCEP, or equivalent solar certifications are advantageous.
• PVsyst training is considered a plus.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of solar PV systems design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of solar system components including PV modules, inverters, mounting structures, cabling systems, monitoring systems, and protection systems.
• Familiarity with solar performance analysis, degradation concepts, and generation optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of solar technologies, panel efficiency ratings, inverter technologies, and current renewable energy market trends.
• Understanding of performance monitoring platforms, SCADA systems, IoT-based monitoring, and energy analytics tools.
• Ability to identify generation shortfalls, technical abnormalities, and operational issues impacting system performance.
• Familiarity with contractual performance guarantees, generation targets, and O&M service requirements.
• Knowledge of aggregated portfolio performance concepts for bundled solar programs.