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About the Role

The Green Recruitment Company is seeking a Senior Testing & Commissioning Manager with a specialization in PV Inverters. This full-time position is based in Riyadh and requires over 10 years of experience. The role involves leading inverter commissioning activities for utility-scale solar PV projects, serving as the technical authority for inverter systems to ensure safe energization, grid-code compliance, reliable operation, and seamless integration with power plant controllers (PPC), SCADA, and grid infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Review inverter system designs, single line diagrams (SLDs), protection philosophies, and communication architectures.
• Lead inverter pre-energization, synchronization, and power ramp-up activities.
• Coordinate commissioning efforts with PPC, SCADA, protection, and utility teams.
• Conduct Low Voltage Ride-Through (LVRT), High Voltage Ride-Through (HVRT), power factor, reactive capability, and power quality testing.
• Diagnose issues such as inverter derating, nuisance trips, communication failures, and grid-related problems.
• Perform root cause analysis utilizing logs, oscillography, and trend data.
• Prepare comprehensive commissioning reports and support the handover to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV commissioning.
• Expert knowledge of both central and string inverter technologies.
• A strong understanding of power electronics and inverter control strategies.
• Proven experience with grid-code compliance and utility acceptance testing.
• Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) commissioning experience is preferred.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering is required.

Role Impact

This role offers the opportunity to lead the commissioning of significant solar PV projects, contributing to the forefront of renewable energy innovation. The successful candidate will establish themselves as the technical authority on inverter technologies and their integration with the grid.