Mechanical PV Technician

Copper Quail; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mechanical Technician to ensure the optimal performance of a Solar Farm. In this role, you will be responsible for performing operations and maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and reliability of machinery, and capturing daily performance metrics. Your proactive approach to troubleshooting and maintenance will be key to maximizing plant availability. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on renewable energy, where your contributions directly impact sustainability and operational excellence. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and committed to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• N4 Mechanical Engineering and completed Mechanical Trade Test required.
• 2 years of experience in a mechanical trade or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks to ensure optimal operation of the Solar Farm.
• Capture daily tasks and report safety incidents to management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Support

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Education

N4 Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Trade Test

Tools

O&M management systems

Job description

Perform operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks at the facility to achieve optimum performance of the Solar Farm at all times. Ensure the safety and reliability of machinery to optimize plant availability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mechanical Support:
   • Perform relevant tasks and actions to keep the Solar Farm operating optimally at all times with maximum availability.
   • Proactive repair of component replacement to prevent complete failure or downtime.
   • Perform servicing, troubleshooting and repair of the solar panel and mechanical components in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines.
   • Ensure efficiency of the solar panels whilst observing the site's safety, quality and environmental rules and laws.
   • Apply troubleshooting, corrective, predictive and preventative maintenances and inspections whilst attending to every incident that could adversely affect the Solar Farm’s operations.
   • Assist specialist and subcontractor activity during main component exchanges or maintenance.
2. Reporting:
   • Capture tasks on the O&M management systems (Work order) on a daily basis.
   • Provide daily feedback to the Technical Supervisor of the solar farm team after completion of each work day.
   • Report safety matters, incidents/near misses to management/safety department.
   • Report all material consumptions and low stock levels to the warehouse technician timeously.
3. Tools and Equipment:
   • Responsible for tools (tools to be marked), material and property of the company including vehicles.
   • Manage and maintain the material logistics and maintenance of provided tools.
4. Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with the company’s health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations and report any incidents/near misses immediately to superiors.

Qualification and Experience:

1. N4 Mechanical Engineering
2. Must have completed Mechanical (Fitting or Millwright) Trade Test
3. 2 years working experience in a mechanical trade or in similar post