Remote Solar Farm Operations Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work setup

Health benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the efficient functioning of our solar farm facilities. This fully remote role requires leading a distributed team, coordinating with service providers, and ensuring safety and performance across sites.

You will develop maintenance schedules, manage budgets, monitor SCADA data, and drive continuous improvement in energy output and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in operations management, renewable energy or power facilities.
• Experience managing remote teams, budgets, and external providers.
• Strong solar PV, grid interconnection, and performance metrics knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple solar farm sites, ensuring maximum uptime and energy generation.
• Develop and implement robust maintenance schedules, preventive maintenance programs, and asset management strategies.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, technical specialists, and third-party contractors for repairs and upgrades.
• Monitor system performance using SCADA and other monitoring tools, analyzing data to identify trends and potential issues.

Skills

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Tools

SCADA

Energy management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the efficient functioning of our solar farm facilities. This fully remote role requires leading a distributed team, coordinating with service providers, and ensuring safety and performance across sites.

You will develop maintenance schedules, manage budgets, monitor SCADA data, and drive continuous improvement in energy output and reliability.