Solar Technician

2026-07-25 Kabul Full Time 4

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Engineering
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As Per Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	FMIC/HR/579
No. Of Jobs:	2
City:	Kabul

Organization:	French Medical Institute For Mothers & Children (FMIC)
Years of Experience:	Three years of experience in solar systems & practical experience in the electrical field or in the solar system power generation field for 14th graduate and 5-7 years of field experience for 12th graduate.
Contract Duration:	Permanent
Gender:	Male
Education:	Graduated from 14th class, graduation from Renewable energy (Solar generation system)
Close date:	2026-07-25

About French Medical Institute For Mothers & Children (FMIC):

Established in 2006 through a partnership between the Government of Afghanistan, the Government of France, La Chaîne de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network, FMIC has become Afghanistan’s leading tertiary healthcare institution and a regional centre of excellence. Operated by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with international standards while serving as a hub for education, research, and innovation.

Over the past two decades, FMIC has provided healthcare services to more than 2.6 million patients, performed over 6,000 cardiac surgeries, and introduced numerous medical advancements, including Afghanistan’s first open-heart surgery and a range of specialised diagnostic and treatment services. Through telemedicine, outreach programmes, and financial assistance initiatives, FMIC continues to expand access to quality healthcare for underserved populations across the country.

Beyond clinical care, FMIC plays a vital role in strengthening Afghanistan’s health system through the training of healthcare professionals, postgraduate medical education, and the promotion of innovation and evidence-based practice. As it enters its third decade of service, FMIC remains committed to excellence, equity, and sustainable healthcare development, improving health outcomes and transforming lives across Afghanistan and the region.

Job Descriptions:

Job Summary

A Solar Power Plant Technician is responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, fault finding, and repair of a completed 1160kW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant to ensure maximum energy generation, safety, and reliability.

Emergency calls responsible.

Responsibilities

Periodic Responsibilities

1. To operate and maintain all electrical, mechanical, and monitoring systems of the solar power plant and quickly respond to faults and breakdowns.

2. Check the Solar PV Module performance, check the inverter operation, check the grade parameters, check string current, check DC & AC voltage, check the daily energy generation and power factor, check the Power management alarms.

3. Inspect the broken solar modules, inspect the cracked glass, inspect the loss. connection of cables, clean the modules, replace the damaged PV panels if they exist.

4. Inspect the inverter alarms, inspect the cooling fans, filters, DC & AC output voltage, clean the fan, filters of inverter.

5. Inspect the switchgear circuit breakers, isolator, MCCB, ACB & inspect the protection relay; check for overheating and loose connection.

6. Check and inspect the DC/AC cable for any loose connection or damage; check and inspect the earthling cable for any loose connection or damage.

7. Tighten electrical connections, cable inspection, junction box inspection, and inspect all plant visually & record the generation in the logbook.

8. Servicing Inverter; inspect the transformer cable input and output connection & protection relay inspection.

9. Clean the HT Panel; check and inspect the dry-type PV panels cleaning and wet type washing system.

10. Check the weather station function and make sure that the weather station system is active and working and giving the real Data.

11. Prepare the PV panel daily generation report, breakdown report, safety check list report, spare parts register and usage report, incident & monthly solar power generation performance report as Well.

12. A solar technician should be responsible for plant operation, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, fault finding in the system, breakdown repair, inverter maintenance, transformer maintenance, Power management system (SCADA), safety compliance & reporting with documentation.

13. Regular cleaning, washing, and maintaining the overall polar system

14. Any additional task assigned by his supervisor

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Requirements

Three years of experience in solar systems & practical experience in the electrical field or in the solar system power generation field for 14^th graduate and 5-7 years of field experience for 12^th graduate.

Knowledge and Competencies.

· Knowledge and competencies (State skills, abilities & traits required)

· Knowledge of power and /Solar system Electrical/Mechanical Instrumentation.

· Adequate communication and interpersonal skills in English, Dari and Pashto language Computer skill (especially in MS office program) Adequate communication and interpersonal skills in English, Dari and Pashto language. Computer skills (especially MS Office programs).

· Basics of Electrical Theory understanding

o Voltage, current, resistance, power

o AC vs. DC circuits

· Understanding of National and Local Electrical Codes

o National Electrical Code (NEC) or local equivalents

o Safety standards and legal compliance

· Wiring and Circuitry Understanding

o Residential, commercial, and industrial wiring

o Color codes, circuit breakers, panels, transformers

· Tools and Equipment using & understanding

o Proper use of multimeter, wire strippers, conduit benders, drills, etc.

o Maintenance and calibration

· Blueprints and Technical Diagrams: understanding

o Reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and schematics

· Power Systems and Distribution understanding

o Single-phase and three-phase power

o Load balancing and distribution

· Lighting and Automation Systems understanding

o Installation and troubleshooting

o Smart home and industrial control systems

· Energy Efficiency and Sustainability understanding

o LED technology, energy audits, renewable energy basics (e.g., solar)

· First Aid and Electrical Safety understanding

Submission Guidelines:

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Please note:

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Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the criteria will be contacted.

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