Electrical/Mechanical - Solar Monitoring

Syria

Construction/Installation/Repair - Engineering

Finished or Exempted (For male)

Key Responsibilities:

The Field Engineer shall perform, but not be limited to, the following duties:

1.1. Site Assessment & Technical Review
 Conduct detailed technical site assessments for solar PV, battery storage and solar pumping systems in line with organizational standards, programme priorities, and environmental and safety requirements.
 Assess installation area, orientation and shading, roof or ground structural condition, existing electrical installation and earthing, critical loads and load profile, and, for WASH sites, existing pumps and water demand.
 Prepare and/or review technical assessment reports, including photographs, sketches, measurements, single-line diagrams and recommendations.
 Identify potential risks (structural, electrical, fire, environmental or operational) and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
 Verify that proposed system size and design are feasible and aligned with the organization's programme requirements and budget constraints.

1.2. Site Supervision & Quality Control
 Supervise ongoing work to ensure compliance with approved designs, technical specifications, bills of quantities, safety standards and contractual terms.
 Verify that delivered equipment (PV modules, inverters, batteries, mounting structures, cables, protection devices, pumps, monitoring devices) matches approved submittals, specifications and quantities; check nameplates, serial numbers and test certificates; approve or reject accordingly.
 Inspect workmanship: array and mounting installation, DC/AC cabling and terminations, protection devices, earthing, lightning protection, labelling and battery enclosure conditions.
 Monitor contractors' performance, work progress and adherence to timelines; identify deviations and propose corrective actions.
 Conduct regular site inspections, prepare site visit reports, and escalate technical issues to the Country Office when needed.
 Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and follow up until the corrective action is verified.

1.3. Testing, Commissioning & Handover
 Witness pre-commissioning and commissioning tests (visual inspection, polarity, string voltage and current, insulation resistance, earth continuity and resistance, inverter and battery settings, backup and changeover operation, pump flow and pressure where applicable) and verify the test records.
 Verify that monitoring equipment (data logger, gateway, communication link) is installed and transmitting data.
 Verify that site staff are trained, and that as-built drawings, O&M manuals and warranties are delivered.
 Prepare snag lists, handover forms and completion files.

1.4. Performance Monitoring & Data
 Carry out periodic monitoring visits to completed systems during the defect liability period, to verify performance against design (energy yield, battery operation, backup autonomy, pump output where applicable).
 Collect and verify system data (installed capacity, status, faults, outages, energy produced) through the monitoring platform and the organization's data collection forms; make sure it is complete, accurate and submitted on time.
 Detect underperformance and faults (shading, soiling, equipment failure, wrong settings), notify the contractor and follow up repairs under warranty.
 Check operation and maintenance practices at the facility (cleaning, battery care, record keeping) and recommend improvements.

1.5. Health, Safety, Environmental & Social Standards (HSE/ESS) Compliance
 Ensure all works follow HSE/ESS standards and procedures, with particular attention to DC and AC electrical hazards, work at height and on roofs, lifting, battery handling and fire risk.
 Conduct on-site safety checks and ensure PPE compliance, safe isolation procedures and fall protection.
 Report incidents, hazards or unsafe practices immediately.
 Assist in the identification of ESS risks and solutions, including handling and disposal of batteries, packaging and replaced equipment.
 Oversee the Contractor's Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP.

1.6. Coordination & Communication
 Maintain regular communication with the Country Office construction/engineering team, providing timely updates and progress reports and flagging critical issues.
 Liaise with programme officers at the Field Office (health, education, WASH) to ensure that solar systems meet programmatic needs.
 Work closely with the Supply team in the Field Office to support procurement and contract management related to solar works.
 Represent the organization in technical meetings with government counterparts, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders, safeguarding the organization's interests.

1.7. Reporting & Documentation
 Prepare and submit site visit reports, progress summaries and monitoring checklists.
 Document material approvals, testing and commissioning results, and variation requests.
 Maintain photographic documentation of work stages before, during and after.
 Prepare completion files, including snag lists, as-built documentation and handover forms.

2. Authority & Decision-Making
The Field Engineer is authorized to:
 Approve or reject materials and equipment delivered to site if they do not meet specifications.
 Instruct contractors on immediate corrective actions for quality, safety or environmental issues, within the framework of approved designs and contracts.
 Sign site visit reports, non-conformance reports, commissioning test records and daily progress records.
 Liaise directly with local authorities and stakeholders on site-related matters, within the agreed project scope.

The Field Engineer shall promptly escalate matters requiring formal approval or having potential contractual, financial, design, quality, safety, or schedule implications to the Construction Manager/Specialist.

The Field Engineer is not authorized, unless specifically delegated in writing, to approve variations, change the design or scope of works, agree additional costs, extend contractual time, certify payments, waive contractual requirements, amend the contract, or make commitments on behalf of ORGANIZATION.

Applicants for this position, must submit the following documents:

1. University Degree copy
2. Experience proof for at least 3 years

Successful candidates will be covering Damacus and the Southern governorates.

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Nov 14, 2026

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