Solar Plant Operations Leader – Safety & Performance

Vena Energy (Philippines); Ilocos Region; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy (Philippines) seeks an experienced Plant Operations & Maintenance Leader for a solar power facility in the Ilocos region. You will oversee safe plant operation, manage O&M staff, and ensure alignment with the Operations Plan and Maintenance Program.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in plant O&M, and strong compliance with environmental and governmental rules, with the ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Electrical Engineering.
• Eight years’ experience in Plant Operation and Maintenance.
• Experience with solar power plants and renewable energy is an advantage.
• Three+ years planning/implementing routine O&M plans and corrective work.
• Experience with environmental and governmental compliance.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Disciplined in following protocols and procedures.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and oversight of the project in consultation with the O&M Provider.
• Monitor all site activities and progress.
• Prepare Monthly Reports.
• Check compliance with, applicable permits and approvals.
• Responsible for the safe and proper operation of a solar power plant, switchyard, transmission line and associated control and monitoring systems.
• Supervise the daily activities of the operations and maintenance staff.
• Direct the implementation of the Operations Plan and Maintenance Program and identifies those areas which may need improvements.
• Inspect records and log book entries, and communicate with other plant personnel, in order to assess equipment operating status.
• Respond to upset conditions and takes necessary corrective actions, as reported by the operators.
• Report abnormal or emergency plant conditions.
• Implement the plant’s preventive maintenance program, including equipment failure records, and provide trend information to the Board.
• Administer the spare parts inventory control program and prepare requisitions for purchase orders for replacement parts, as required.
• Prepare equipment malfunction reports, makes inspections and from observation, determines whether equipment is operating properly.
• Ensure that start up and shut down procedures for all plant equipment and processes are properly implemented.
• Coordinate with utilities (NGCP/distribution utility/electric cooperative) concerning scheduling of outages and system interface requirements; and
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant Operation & Maintenance

O&M Planning

Environmental Compliance

Governmental Compliance

Communication Skills

Team Coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Vena Energy (Philippines) seeks an experienced Plant Operations & Maintenance Leader for a solar power facility in the Ilocos region. You will oversee safe plant operation, manage O&M staff, and ensure alignment with the Operations Plan and Maintenance Program.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in plant O&M, and strong compliance with environmental and governmental rules, with the ability to work with limited supervision.