Facilities Controller at Scatec Solar

About the job

Facilities Controller

Location: Upington, South Africa

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position

Currently we are looking for a Facilities Controller in Cape Town to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Facilities Controller you are within the Operations and Maintenance function, providing a service to the Round 4 Portfolio. During the O&M phase, the focus is on control of Facilities for quality, reporting of internal metrics, benchmarking and share best practices within the portfolio.

Main responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and serviced Plant office working environment

• Ensure all canteens and ablution facilities are stocked and serviced through the on-site Plant staff

• Ensure all Plant office related QHSSE standards are met and audits and inspections are carried out according to the schedule

• Ensure that the warehouses and Plant office assets are maintained

• Supervision of Cleaner duties on R4

• Ensure a safe Plant Office environment for all staff, with the implementation of all QHSSE requirements

• Ensure that the on-site security staff and measures are in place

• Ensure stock management processes are adhered to

• Ensure daily stock balances and facilities investigations to resolve stock balances

Qualifications and competencies

• Tertiary qualification in business related field, i.e. transport and supply chain management

• Basic understanding of Renewable Energy Operations and Maintenance processes

• Familiar with e-Document management systems

• Knowledge of Warehouse and Delivery processes

• Good technical knowledge

• Ideal: Tertiary qualification in business related field, i.e. transport and supply chain management

• 3+ Years proven experience in Renewable Energy Operations and Maintenance

• Experience in working with SharePoint

• Knowledge of ISO9001, and the implementation thereof

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way

• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently

• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust

• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect

• Good financial acumen and understanding of budgets

Additional information:

Local travel may be required.

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.