Solar Performance and Operations Engineer

Curran Daly & Associates; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,503,307 - 2,104,630; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consultancy in the Philippines is looking for a Performance and Operations Engineer. The role involves monitoring assets, managing claims and warranties, preparing invoices, and conducting performance analysis. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3-4 years of relevant experience in the solar industry. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, as well as proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with PVsyst and monitoring systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, any Engineering equivalent or Architecture).
• At least 3-4 years of experience in asset performance or O&M activities within the solar industry.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor data to compare with performance specifications.
• Manage claims, warranties, and other liability documents.
• Prepare, verify, and issue invoices to power purchasers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

Monitoring systems

CMMS

Job description

Performance and Operations Engineer is responsible for monitoring the assets, identifying and managing events, triggering O&M contractors’ interventions, preparing generation reports and invoicing customers. She/he will act on the following activities:

Monitoring and Performance

• Monitor data to compare with performance specifications (Budget, PeGu, KPIs, contracts...).
• Perform on-demand remote performance analysis & make recommendations based on previous & predicted results.
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly O&M site priority review and reporting.
• Ensure that performance reports are safely stored.

Contracts & Claims

• Manage claims, warranties & other liability companies documents & liaise with O&M engineers for claim management.
• Ensure administrative assistance for external stakeholders’ queries.
• Redirect claims to corresponding teams efficiently.

Invoices & Work/Purchase Orders

• Prepare, verify and issue invoices to power purchasers.
• Perform weekly review and validation of resolved work orders.
• Emit & follow purchase orders, process payment of contractor’s invoices upon O&M team validation.

Qualifications / Experience required

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, any Engineering equivalent or Architecture).
• At least 3-4 years of experience in asset performance or O&M activities within solar industry.
• Expertise in the usage of PVsyst, knowledge of monitoring systems and CMMS are a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill, capable of making recommendation and best design judgement.
• Resourceful and possesses proactive mindset.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Willing to work within a high productivity and strong excellence design environment.
• Fast worker with ability to work well under pressure and to work overtime when necessary.