Senior Operations Portfolio Coordinator

Terra Firma; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Johannesburg is seeking a dynamic Senior Operations Portfolio Coordinator to oversee a portfolio of solar PV projects. The ideal candidate will manage operations and maintenance activities, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with contracts. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative renewable energy solutions in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Solar PV environment or engineering project management.
• Experience in Operations and Maintenance in Renewable Energy sector.
• Passionat about the renewable energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage Portfolio of sites and OPCs in the team.
• Oversee daily monitoring of plants to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure minimal downtime in accordance to the O&M response matrix.
• Perform Red Flag Analysis weekly and notify management.
• Manage and coordinate projects for operational assets.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Software and programming experience

Problem solving

Self-starter

Computer literacy

Technical knowledge of solar PV

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Relevant industry experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google App Suite

Job description

We are a leading player in the renewable energy sector, as an EPC contractor and Independent Power Producer (IPP) enabling us to deliver innovative solutions to combat climate change. We are a focused solutions provider to Commercial and Industrial (C&I) customers, with projects spanning across Southern Africa and include roof top, carport, ground mount and wheeled solar projects. We also provide operations and maintenance, asset management, metering and monitoring services through our various divisions.

As we continue to expand our operations and our expertise in battery energy storage solutions (BESS) and maintain our status as the leading C&I IPP, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Operations Portfolio Coordinator (O&M) to join our team in Johannesburg.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Honours preferred.
• Relevant industry experience in lieu of qualification.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proven track record of analytical aptitude.
• Software and programming experience.
• Problem solvingability (Technical and Financial).
• Self-starter / self-motivated.
• High levelof computer literacy.
• Understanding diversetechnical service offerings.
• Milestone and deadline driven.
• High level of accountability.
• Systematic Thinker.
• Methodological.
• Great Leadership skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 5 years in a Solar PV environment or engineering project management environment.
• Experience within Operations and Maintenance in the Renewable Energy sector would be highly advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems and associated components.
• Familiarity with monitoring systems and data analysis tools.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external service providers.
• Knowledge and application of relevant compliance requirements with complex contractual entities.
• Must be fully proficient in English (verbal and written communication)
• Must be fully computer literate (MS Office Suite and Google App Suite)
• The ideal candidate will be passionate about the renewable energy industry and will embody respect and responsibility in the full sense of the word, while enjoying contributing to a team of highly knowledgeable professionals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Technical Operations and Maintenance Management:

• Manage Portfolio of sites and OPCs in the team.
• Oversee Daily monitoring of Meteocontrol VCOM and Copper – ensuring plants are performing optimally (Monitoring to be performed at string level).
• Review Offline Meter list and ensure minimal downtime in accordance to the O&M response matrix.
• Review Inverter offlines on VCOM list and ensure minimal downtime in accordance to the O&M response matrix.
• Review of plant yield mechanisms (PR or Yield Guarantee percentage) and ensure plant yields meet stipulated monthly guarantees.
• Oversee and Drive alerts to O&M team for equipment misproductions, cleaning of plants, periodic inspections and oversee repair/replacement process.
• PVDB offline
• Inverter offline
• >10% of DC plant offline
• Communicate with Site
• Track and Quantify BOO plant production and production interruption events (loadshedding, low irradiance, module theft, module upliftment, inverter misproduction, plant offlines and so on).
• Establish Weekly check in and feedback meetings with O&M Manager.
• Perform Red Flag Analysis weekly and notify Head of Asset Management and Head of O&M for intervention.
• Equipment Audits to identify nonperforming brands/equipment types.
• Introduce cost saving initiatives.
• Oversee and Track O&M and Metering Activities till Completion of Activity.
• Manage Subcontractors for cleans and Technical Works.
• Execute the Management Service Agreements for the portfolio of projects for which you are responsible.
• Assist your line manager on projects and tasks as required.
• Tracking of Equipment Warranties and notifying in advance when warranties are close to lapsing.
• Alert Account manager / Client as to significant System events by next business day.
• Work closely with Head of Asset Management to drive operational efficiency strategies.
• Manage and coordinate projects within built and operational BOO Assets.
• Drive operational efficiency strategies by utilising Lean and Six Sigma Principles.
• Perform SPV logs for plants under your portfolio.
• Serve as Technical Advisor for upcoming plants per region.

Document Control:

• Keeping the site-specific maintenance records up to date by logging the specific dates that plants were serviced.
• Review of post construction handover documentation and ensuring that the electronic copies are captured into the relevant O&M folders on SharePoint.
• Monitor plant in accordance with the O&M contract.
• Generate quarterly yield performance reports for Asset Owners per Portfolio.

Commercial and Financial:

• Solid Understanding of O&M SLA and PPA’s.
• Perform Yield (kWh) Budgets (Predicted vs Actual), forecast for 3 months ahead, per portfolio.
• Perform loss of revenue analysis (Power Outage events, Customer production disruption events (out of contract), weather induced events).
• Ensure invoicing is correctly performed per generated energy and ensure correct tariffs are applied.
• Oversee application of Tariff changes/ contractual increases in PPA rates.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Plant SPV reports with detailed logs – sent out 7th of each month.
• Performance of Portfolio Reports done bi-weekly (technical).
• Red Flag Analysis Reports done weekly.
• Adhoc Performance Analysis Reports for Portfolio’s / Plant Specific.
• Assist Head of Asset Management with Technical Plant Performance Reports.

Stakeholder Management:

• Coordinate with Head of O&M and O&M manager.
• Represent from a Technical Perspective in terms of plant performances with relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as Technical Representative for various stakeholders under BOO Assets.
• Work Closely with Asset Managers.

People Management:

• Weekly check in with team members and support teams.
• Coach and Develop team members reporting to you.
• Motivate and maintain high team morale and productivity.
• Drive Company Values and Culture to team members.