Control Room Operator - Solar PV at SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and close corrective maintenance tickets promptly.
• Analyse and identify poor performance, developing practical solutions.
• Conduct daily monitoring of solar assets to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify and address any system issues promptly.
• Capture and analyse data for monitoring and reporting purposes.
• Populate fund reports with site performance data.
• Monitor all installed solar assets through Excel Spreadsheets and Databases.
• Ensure systems are performing optimally and take appropriate actions for any identified issues.
• Manage the monitoring portal, ensuring online status and data quality.
• Gather, analyse, and interpret data to drive business decisions and provide recommendations.
• Facilitate weekly discussions with maintenance teams to review outstanding issues.
• Dispatch technicians when needed based on identified problems.
• Facilitate inspections of solar systems and review reports from 3rd party engineering firms.
• Address performance issues and identify problems proactively.
• Develop user guides and job aids for daily tasks.
• Cross-train team members on relevant procedures.
• Review and audit completed work for accuracy.
• Make necessary corrections and provide timely status reports to management.
• Perform ad-hoc data investigations to troubleshoot and optimise system performance.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

PERSON DESCRIPTION

Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in the Solar PV industry relating to asset and maintenance management.
• Qualification in engineering: Diploma or Degree in Electrical/ Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering, BSc IT (or equivalent).
• Proficiency in introductory statistical techniques (e.g. distributions, regression).
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Python, Matlab, PowerBI)
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Microsoft Projects.
• Inverter & solar panel knowledge, including thin film and polycrystalline.
• Good interpersonal skills in terms of communication and ability to contribute to a team.