Solar PV Operations and Maintenance Manager at Swift Momentum

Job description

DUTIES

• Conducting remote and on site troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Conducting and supporting annual electrical and mechanical inspections of solar PV systems
• Organising and implementing equipment replacement including managing insurance and warranty claims
• Supporting technicians during O&M operations where required
• Management and scheduling of the O&M site teams
• Enhance and maintain O&M ticketing system
• Appointment and management of specialised contractors where required for O&M
• Engagement with Engineering teams on O&M issues and design improvements
• Liaison with technical managers for all technical resources required for Operations and Maintenance function
• Daily remote checking and verification of solar plant condition and performance
• Configuring automatic error reports for solar PV systems and interpreting automatic error reports
• Monthly technical reporting for Exco
• Quality control and verification of automatically generated monthly performance reports
• Supplier Management
• Managing and stocking spare part inventory
• Analysing performance trends of solar PV systems to identify under-performance and deciding and taking appropriate corrective action

REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years of relevant work experience
• Electrical Engineering Degree or Diploma (or related technical qualification or experience)
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Excellent MS Office skills and computer literacy
• Regular national travel will be required

ATTRIBUTES

• Very strong technical problem solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and methodical approach
• Management skills and people skills
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently