ARCS Technician - Solar PV | KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign

Job description

ARCS Technician – Solar PV KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign 2026 Location: Saudi Arabia Function: Operations & Maintenance – Solar PV

Job Summary

ACWA Operations is seeking experienced ARCS Technicians for upcoming opportunities across Solar PV plants in Saudi Arabia. The role is responsible for operating, inspecting, and maintaining Automatic Robotic Cleaning Systems (ARCS) to ensure reliable solar panel cleaning operations, minimize soiling losses, and maintain high equipment availability through preventive and corrective maintenance. Roles & Responsibilities Monitor robotic cleaning schedules and equipment status through ARCS control systems or SCADA to ensure successful completion of cleaning cycles.

Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain robotic cleaning equipment and associated electromechanical systems. Perform preventive maintenance on motors, brushes, wheels, rails, batteries, sensors, charging panels, and docking stations. Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults, repair or replace defective components, and restore robotic cleaning equipment to operation. Identify and escalate complex PLC, software, controller, or communication faults to the ARCS Engineer or OEM specialists.

Support maintenance planning, spare parts management, and equipment reliability improvements. Update maintenance records, work orders, equipment availability, and spare parts usage through CMMS. Ensure compliance with HSSE standards, permit-to-work procedures, equipment isolation, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements. Job Specifications

Minimum Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or an equivalent recognized technical discipline.

Minimum Experience

3–5 years of hands-on experience in electrical or electromechanical maintenance. Experience in robotics, automation, or Solar PV plants is preferred.

Required Skills

Practical knowledge of electrical and electromechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Experience diagnosing faults in motors, drives, batteries, sensors, and associated electrical components. Basic understanding of PLC-based controls and wireless or industrial communication systems. Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM technical manuals. Safe use of electrical maintenance tools and testing instruments.

Basic knowledge of CMMS, maintenance reporting, and equipment documentation. Good teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Work Conditions Plant-based position at Solar PV facilities in Saudi Arabia. Field-based maintenance involving robotic cleaning equipment and electrical/electromechanical systems. Join Our KSA Technical Recruitment Campaign! We welcome experienced ARCS Technicians interested in upcoming opportunities across Saudi Arabia.

Apply by 26 November 2026 to be considered for the December recruitment campaigns. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team with further information about the recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed against relevant recruitment requirements. Registration does not guarantee an invitation, interview, or employment offer.