Renewables Operations Engineer: Asset Performance & Analytics

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited seeks an Operations Engineer to support day-to-day performance of a fleet of utility-scale renewable energy assets from head office. The role blends engineering, analytics, and operations to optimise asset performance and reliability.

You will monitor solar PV, wind, and BESS assets using SCADA, analyse data, and translate insights into actionable actions. Collaboration with asset management, engineering, and commercial teams is essential for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering and relevant experience in renewables.
• 3–7+ years operating utility-scale renewable energy plants (solar, wind, or BESS).
• Strong ability to analyse performance data and produce actionable reports.
• Good knowledge of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Responsibilities

• Monitor asset performance and maintain situational awareness of fleet health.
• Track KPIs (availability, PR, energy yield) and identify underperformance.
• Conduct data analyses and produce regular performance reports (monthly, quarterly, ad hoc).
• Investigate faults via SCADA and operational data; perform root-cause analysis.
• Oversee third-party O&M contractors and ensure work quality.
• Collaborate with asset management, engineering, and commercial teams to drive improvements.

Skills

PowerBI

Tableau

Python

SQL

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

SMA

Vestas

Siemens

Sungrow

Job description

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited seeks an Operations Engineer to support day-to-day performance of a fleet of utility-scale renewable energy assets from head office. The role blends engineering, analytics, and operations to optimise asset performance and reliability.

You will monitor solar PV, wind, and BESS assets using SCADA, analyse data, and translate insights into actionable actions. Collaboration with asset management, engineering, and commercial teams is essential for continuous improvement.