Lead Solar Farm Ops Engineer — Drive Performance & Safety

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Med & dental insurance

Training & certs

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Solar Farm Operations Engineer to oversee multiple solar farm sites near Tembisa, ensuring maximum energy output and minimal downtime. You will lead technicians and engineers, drive maintenance schedules, and optimize performance using SCADA data.

The role emphasizes safety, budgeting, and hands-on leadership in Gauteng's renewable energy sector, with opportunities for advanced training and career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or related field.
• At least 6 years in operation and maintenance of solar power plants or renewable facilities.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of solar PV tech, inverters, panels, and grid connection.
• Proficient with monitoring software, SCADA, and data analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work under pressure on-site.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of multiple solar farm sites for optimal performance.
• Develop and implement preventative and corrective maintenance schedules.
• Lead troubleshooting and implement rapid solutions to restore functionality.
• Manage a team of operations technicians and engineers, with training and evaluations.
• Monitor system performance using SCADA and analyze data for improvements.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and policy compliance across sites.

Skills

Leadership

SCADA data analysis

Budget management

Team management

Problem solving

On-site operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Monitoring software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Solar Farm Operations Engineer to oversee multiple solar farm sites near Tembisa, ensuring maximum energy output and minimal downtime. You will lead technicians and engineers, drive maintenance schedules, and optimize performance using SCADA data.

The role emphasizes safety, budgeting, and hands-on leadership in Gauteng's renewable energy sector, with opportunities for advanced training and career progression in a dynamic environment.