Technician - Solar

• Provide technical support for the installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of solar-powered water supply systems, and other solar energy installations under the project.

• Install, inspect, commission, and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar pumping systems, mounting structures, batteries, charge controllers, VFD, inverters, Dosing system for inline chlorination system, electrical connection with Generators, electrical protection devices, and associated equipment.

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and periodic inspections of solar systems to ensure optimum performance and uninterrupted operation.

• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults in solar-powered pumping systems and undertake timely corrective maintenance.

• Monitor the performance and efficiency of solar-powered water supply systems and recommend technical improvements where necessary.

• Support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical control panels, pumps, motors, cables, earthing systems, protection devices, and monitoring equipment associated with solar installations.

• Assist Technical Team in conducting technical assessments, preparing repair plans, material estimates for solar-related works.

• Supervise and provide technical guidance to solar technicians, electricians, Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs), and skilled workers during installation and maintenance activities.

• Ensure all solar installations comply with approved engineering designs, electrical safety standards, technical specifications, and organizational quality requirements.

• Conduct testing and commissioning of newly installed or rehabilitated solar-powered systems and verify operational performance.

• Maintain records of maintenance activities, system performance, equipment servicing, spare parts utilization, and technical inspections.

• Coordinate with Project Officers and Community Mobilization Supervisors to schedule preventive maintenance and respond promptly to reported system failures.

• Support emergency restoration of solar-powered water supply systems following floods, cyclones, windstorms, or other emergencies.

• Ensure proper handling, maintenance, calibration, and storage of electrical tools, testing equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Diploma in Electrical Engineering/ Technical Vocational Certificate in Electrical or Solar PV Technology or in any relevant discipline with practical experience.

• Age At most 40 years

• Strong technical knowledge in providing training on solar activities.

• Work experience in Cox`s Bazar is preferable.

• Fluency in English and Bangla; knowledge of Rohingya/Chittagonian dialect is an asset.

As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of NGO Forum for Public Health.

APPLICATION PROCESS• Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile / telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph. NGO Forum is an equal opportunity employer and also encourages applications from qualified female candidates.• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.• Application must be submitted through online by clicking on Apply Online Button.Note: Application sent by email will not be considered.Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with NGO Forum`s Safeguarding policy of Children and Adults and Anti-Money Laundering Policy & Prevention of Terrorist FinancingATTENTION:• NGO Forum aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.• NGO Forum is committed to ensuring that wherever we work there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust.• NGO Forum reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind.• All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of NGO Forum.• The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities seriously.