O&M Asset Manager – Solar PV/Energy at SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd

O&M Asset Manager – Solar PV/Energy

The purpose of the O&M Asset Manager is to manage several solar assets/SPVs by ensuring best practices for engineering, safety, quality, and environmental performance whilst enhancing the overall returns and value of each project is complying with all the applicable contractual agreements. You will be the primary contact for all asset management activities carried out on the project and be fully responsible for the day-to-day management of each asset; this will involve working with the financial management team and other internal personnel to provide a solid asset management function across all the assets.

Position of the job in the organisation:

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of O&M on all matters.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Management of the contracts of the SPVs through monitoring, reporting, as well as financial and administrative support
• Optimise project performance
• Monitor performance to ensure all contracted SLAs are met or improved
• Review and enhance maintenance strategies and activities to reduce downtime
• Review reporting and ensure any issues are being suitably addressed timeously.
• Build strong relationships with contractors
• Identify and establish the necessary KPIs to monitor the performance of each asset.
• Identify equipment faults, and carry out diagnoses and troubleshooting activities with support from the Monitoring Team.
• Manage the project operational budgets
• Prepare regular asset management reports
• Maintain and develop management tools, including Operating Plans, Asset Registers and other management tools as necessary
• Visit company sites to assess status and conditions, equating to approximately two per month.
• Maintain data security and confidentiality
• Comply with all required fire, health and safety requirements for your work environment, including making yourself aware of the currently applicable policies and risk assessments, acting accordingly, and attending any required training.
• Liaise day today with the Monitoring Team, including Analysts and Maintenance Managers.
• Any other reasonable task as requested

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree, National Higher Diploma

PERSON DESCRIPTION

Experience:

• Experience with remote monitoring systems on plants and equipment (preferably solar)
• Interpretation of mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, work instructions and design reviews
• Contract management
• Budget management
• Experience in maintenance and performance management including assets performance optimization
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, visual basic)

Advantageous Skills include:

• Previous experience in solar farm asset management activities
• Previous experience in a similar role with multiple assets

Specific Attributes:

• Excellent timekeeping, punctuality and consistent attendance at work, as well as meeting deadlines, persevering with challenging tasks, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and consistently delivering work to the highest standard
• To act ethically and with integrity in all working practices and behave honestly and decently..
• Respond to changing requirements that may affect the working day and deal appropriately with varying customer needs.
• Capable of planning effectively and then dealing with several different tasks at a time whilst still maintaining a priority on the needs of the business and our customers
• Deal with challenging situations positively; have the ability to remain calm and maintain a balanced viewpoint when dealing with complex or challenging matters and demonstrate a high degree of resilience in the workplace.
• Able to communicate at all levels across the staff and management and to interact professionally with all stakeholders and customers
• Understand that the needs of the customer take priority and strive for excellence in customer satisfaction at all times