Commissioning & Service Engineer - C&I
A leading renewable energy OEM is seeking a Commissioning & Service Engineer to support the commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of utility-scale and commercial renewable energy projects across Southern Africa.
This role is ideal for a technically strong electrical engineer who enjoys a mix of remote diagnostics, field service activities, commissioning, fault finding, and direct customer interaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Commission, maintain, and troubleshoot Solar PV, battery storage, inverter, and plant control systems.
- Provide remote technical support to customers and service partners.
- Perform fault finding, diagnostics, root cause analysis, and system performance investigations.
- Analyse inverter logs, operational data, and performance reports to identify technical issues.
- Conduct on-site service visits, repairs, inspections, and commissioning activities.
- Support battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar inverters, plant controllers, and associated equipment.
- Coordinate spare part replacement, logistics, and warranty-related activities.
- Schedule and coordinate service interventions with customers and subcontractors.
- Maintain accurate service records using platforms such as SAP, JIRA, or similar systems.
- Ensure compliance with site HSE requirements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
- Deliver basic technical training and guidance to customers and site personnel.
Requirements
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 2-4 years' experience in a Field Service, Commissioning, Technical Support, or Service Engineering role.
- Proven experience working with:
- Solar PV Systems
- Utility or C&I Inverters
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Plant Controllers and Monitoring Systems
- Strong fault finding and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Experience with SCADA, remote monitoring, and data analysis tools.
- Ability to interpret inverter logs, performance data, and system diagnostics.
- Strong customer-facing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple service requests.
Preferred
- Experience commissioning utility-scale Solar PV or BESS projects.
- Exposure to SMA, Sungrow, Huawei, CATL, BYD, Wärtsilä, Fluence, Tesla or similar technologies.
- Previous experience supporting renewable energy EPC, OEM, or service businesses.
- Knowledge of grid-connected renewable energy systems and plant control infrastructure.
What's on Offer?
- Exposure to cutting-edge Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage technologies.
- Opportunity to work across utility-scale and commercial renewable energy projects.
- Combination of remote technical support and field-based engineering activities.
- Strong growth opportunities within the renewable energy sector.
Commissioning & Service Engineer | Solar PV & BESS
I'm currently recruiting for a Commissioning & Service Engineer to support the commissioning, maintenance, and technical support of renewable energy projects across Southern Africa.
We're looking for professionals with experience in:
- Solar PV Systems
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Inverters & Plant Controllers
- SCADA & Monitoring Systems
- Commissioning & Field Service
- Fault Finding & Diagnostics
- Customer Technical Support
Commissioning & Service Engineer - C&I
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