Remote Lead Operations Engineer – Renewable Energy

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work from home

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer to oversee the performance of renewable energy assets in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will guide a remote team of engineers, drive efficiency improvements, and ensure safety and reliability of systems across solar and wind assets.

The candidate should bring 7–9 years in operations engineering, a strong grasp of grid integration and power systems, and proficiency with SCADA and data analysis tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7–9 years in operations engineering with renewables (solar/wind).
• Experience leading remote engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of grid integration and power systems.
• Proficient in SCADA, simulation software and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational performance of renewable energy assets for efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and implement asset management and maintenance strategies.
• Lead remote engineering teams and provide technical guidance.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance; manage budgets and cost optimization.
• Prepare regular performance reports for senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Operations optimization

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Simulation software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Operations Engineer to oversee the performance of renewable energy assets in a fully remote role within South Africa. You will guide a remote team of engineers, drive efficiency improvements, and ensure safety and reliability of systems across solar and wind assets.

The candidate should bring 7–9 years in operations engineering, a strong grasp of grid integration and power systems, and proficiency with SCADA and data analysis tools.