Remote Solar Farm Operations Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,300,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health insurance

Annual bonus

Fully remote work

Long-term incentive plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Solar Farm Operations Manager to direct day-to-day operations across distributed solar facilities. This fully remote role emphasizes leadership, technical solar PV expertise, and remote management of multiple sites to maximize energy output and minimize costs.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years in large-scale solar O&M, with proven success leading remote teams and managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations and maintenance of large-scale solar power plants.
• Demonstrated experience in managing remote teams and distributed operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational performance of multiple solar farms, ensuring maximum energy generation and grid uptime.
• Manage and mentor remote operations and maintenance teams, setting clear performance expectations and providing support.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies, including preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor KPIs such as energy yield, availability, and operational expenses, taking corrective action as needed.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations across all sites.
• Manage relationships with service providers, component suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Solar PV operations

Remote team leadership

Budget oversight

Contract management

Leadership and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Monitoring systems

Inverters

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Remote Solar Farm Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of their solar energy facilities. This is a fully remote position, requiring you to manage a distributed team and ensure the optimal performance and reliability of multiple solar farms. You will be responsible for maximizing energy output, managing maintenance schedules, ensuring safety compliance, and controlling operational costs. This role demands strong leadership, technical expertise in solar PV operations, and excellent remote management capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational performance of multiple solar farms, ensuring maximum energy generation and grid uptime.
• Manage and mentor remote operations and maintenance teams, setting clear performance expectations and providing support.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies, including preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as energy yield, availability, and operational expenses, taking corrective action as needed.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations across all sites.
• Manage relationships with service providers, component suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations and maintenance of large-scale solar power plants.
• Demonstrated experience in managing remote teams and distributed operations.
• In-depth knowledge of solar PV technology, inverters, monitoring systems, and performance diagnostics.
• Strong understanding of O&M best practices, contract management, and financial oversight of operational budgets.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, suitable for a remote leadership role.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and annual bonus structure.
• Fully remote work opportunity with travel to sites as needed.
• Executive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous long-term incentive plan and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and impact in the renewable energy sector.