Manager Solar Technology

Sembcorp Industries; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Singapore is seeking a Solar Asset Performance Manager to enhance the performance of its global Solar PV portfolio. The role involves performance monitoring, leading initiatives for optimization, and contributing to new energy technologies. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Solar PV engineering. This position offers a permanent role with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Impact on driving energy transition

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in Solar PV engineering or related energy sectors.
• Solid understanding of Solar PV technologies and performance modelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance excellence across Sembcorp’s global Solar PV portfolio.
• Analyze data trends and conduct root cause analyses.
• Lead asset performance optimization initiatives.

Skills

Solar PV engineering

Performance engineering

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Renewable Energy

Tools

Power BI

PVsyst

SCADA systems

Python

MATLAB

Job description

About Sembcorp

Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

Purpose & Scope

Reporting to the Department Head, Asset Performance – Solar & BESS, the Solar Asset Performance Manager is accountable for driving performance excellence across Sembcorp’s global Solar PV portfolio. This role plays a critical part in ensuring high‑performing, reliable, and optimized solar assets by leading asset monitoring, conducting in‑depth performance and reliability analysis, and championing the standardization and compliance of asset performance practices across Markets.

The role will also contribute to the evaluation and assessment of emerging New Energy technologies — including green hydrogen, green ammonia, methylcyclohexane (MCH), and other green molecules—to support Sembcorp’s long‑term decarbonization and innovation agenda.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Capability Development

• Mentor and support Solar Asset Performance Engineers across Markets, stronger technical capabilities.
• Enhance team technical competency through structured guidance, knowledge sharing, and continuous competency development.
• Support regional Markets in building robust solar performance engineering capabilities and technical maturity.
• Collaborate with digital teams to enhance solar asset optimization models and automated diagnostics.

Governance & Standards

• Oversee Solar PV asset performance across assigned Markets, ensuring robust monitoring and consistent stewardship of key performance indicators.
• Lead the implementation of solar asset KPIs, performance tracking methodologies, and continuous improvement programs.
• Develop and maintain technology-specific performance benchmarks for Solar PV assets to drive global alignment and best‑in‑class performance.
• Support the standardization and adoption of advanced analytics and AI-enabled performance monitoring tools to improve accuracy and predictive insights.
• Promote standardization of data models and AI-driven dashboards across Markets.
• Guide Markets in the interpretation and adoption of corporate policies, technical standards, and operational governance frameworks.

Business Support

• Identify performance gaps, production losses, and efficiency deviations across solar assets through predictive analytics and early-warning algorithms; conduct root cause analyses and propose targeted corrective actions.
• Analyze data trends from SCADA, inverter systems, string-level monitoring, and site-level sensors to uncover issues and drive preventive interventions.
• Lead solar asset performance optimization initiatives, leveraging global best practices and internal knowledge-sharing networks.
• Collaborate with Markets and corporate teams on cross-functional performance enhancement and asset optimization programs.
• Conduct Level 2 (L2) audits to ensure compliance with project delivery, operations, and maintenance processes.
• Contribute to technology scanning, feasibility assessments, and early-stage evaluations of next-generation renewable and energy transition solutions.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in Solar PV engineering, O&M, project execution, performance engineering, or related energy sectors.
• Solid understanding of Solar PV technologies; experience in performance modelling, degradation analysis, or solar O&M practices is a strong advantage.
• Prior exposure to corporate‑level asset performance functions and implementation of centralized digital or analytics platforms (e.g., SolarOS, Power BI, APM systems).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related engineering discipline.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability, with a resourceful and proactive working style.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for business needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with PVsyst, Power BI, SCADA systems, or programming tools such as Python or MATLAB is an added advantage.

Our Culture at Sembcorp

Our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition. We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition. Join us in making a real impact!

Job Snapshot

Updated Date: 27-01-2026
Job ID: 3784
Department: Solar Technology
Location: Singapore, Central, Singapore
Experience: 5 - 10 Years
Employee Group: Permanent