Operations & Maintenance Engineer - Solar Energy - M / F Afrique Du Sud • Johannesburg

Cap Vert Energie; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in South Africa seeks a Solar Operations & Maintenance Engineer to oversee solar assets and batteries. This role involves ensuring optimal performance, managing maintenance tasks, and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations and maintenance management, preferably in the EPC sector.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of solar assets and Batteries (BESS).
• Implement O&M tools, monitor daily plant performance.
• Manage budgets, oversee contracts, and interface with regulators.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

CVE South Africa began operations with its headquarters in Cape Town.

It seamlessly blends the unique characteristics of a small-to-medium-sized company with the expertise, experience, and financial capabilities of our parent company CVE Group.

CVE South Africa has over 15 MW in construction and operation and, as part of its ambitious growth trajectory, the region aims to bolster its presence with over MW across South Africa. An integral part of CVE Group, CVE South Africa derives its strength from the group's extensive international experience.

CVE Group is a proud certified B-Corp with a history spanning 12 years.

It is renowned for financing, constructing, and operating community-centric solar installations.

The Group commands an operational portfolio exceeding MW, with activities across diverse regions including France, Chile, USA, South Africa, and Spain. Being committed to surpassing benchmarks in environmental and qualitative excellence, CVE South Africa and the CVE Group are distinguished by their ISO certifications (quality management system). The driving force behind CVE's success is its unwavering commitment to our mission statement: "Put people and the planet at the heart of tomorrow's energy."

As part of its mission, we emphasize our Environmental Impact, Human Impact, and Social Impact when pursuing our renewable energy production activities.

Job Description

The Solar Operations & Maintenance Engineer will lead the operational management of CVE South Africa's solar assets and Batteries (BESS), ensuring their sustainable and optimized performance.

Plants sizes vary from [size details needed].

This role involves overseeing the implementation and commissioning of O&M tools, daily monitoring of solar plants, conducting analyses, and providing recommendations to enhance production reliability and forecasting accuracy.

With the support of the in-house engineering department, you are responsible for various construction projects including:

1. Operations: Implement and commission O&M tools, monitor daily plant performance, respond to system alarms, conduct performance analyses, and integrate new assets.
2. Maintenance: Manage maintenance providers, optimize maintenance tasks, supervise subcontractors, and implement spare parts management.
3. Asset Management: Manage budgets, report, oversee contracts, and interface with regulators and authorities.
4. Commissioning: Support start-up activities, ensure asset onboarding, lead testing, and provide technical training.

Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures, oversee ISO and certification processes, and uphold security, quality, and environmental standards.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in operations and maintenance management, preferably in the EPC sector.
• Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration highly desirable.
• Strong project management skills and understanding of industry standards and regulations.
• Effective communication, leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Preferred skills include data monitoring, analysis, reporting, experience with PowerBI or similar tools, and knowledge of electrical systems, communication protocols, and IT architecture.