Hybrid Solar Farm Operations Lead

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Solar Farm Operations Manager to oversee the safe and efficient operation of solar facilities around Port Elizabeth. The role leads technicians and site staff, coordinating maintenance, performance monitoring, and regulatory compliance in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

The successful candidate will have a strong PV technology background, leadership and budget management skills, and the ability to travel between sites in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience in operation and maintenance of solar PV plants.
• Proven experience managing teams and operating budgets.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and performance monitoring software.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily operations and performance monitoring of multiple solar PV farms.
• Develop and implement operational procedures to maximize energy generation and efficiency.
• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities, including scheduling and resources.
• Supervise and mentor site operations staff and field technicians.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all sites.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare regular performance reports for management.
• Manage relationships with O&M contractors, grid operators, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee inventory management for spare parts and consumables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to maintain quality and safety standards.
• Manage budgets for operations and maintenance and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and technologies.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Budget management

Data analysis

SCADA knowledge

Solar PV tech

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Performance monitoring software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Solar Farm Operations Manager to oversee the safe and efficient operation of solar facilities around Port Elizabeth. The role leads technicians and site staff, coordinating maintenance, performance monitoring, and regulatory compliance in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

The successful candidate will have a strong PV technology background, leadership and budget management skills, and the ability to travel between sites in the Eastern Cape.