Senior Solar Farm Operations Lead: Optimize Performance

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-in

Comprehensive medical, dental, and opt

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Solar Farm Operations Engineer to oversee multiple solar facilities in Gauteng. You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high energy output with strict safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related field and at least 6 years in solar plant operations/maintenance, with strong knowledge of PV tech and SCADA systems. On-site role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operation and maintenance of solar farms or large-scale renewable facilities.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing operational budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of solar PV technology, including inverters, panel performance, and grid connection requirements.
• Proficiency with SCADA systems, monitoring software, and data analysis tools relevant to energy operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure on site operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of multiple solar farm sites, ensuring optimal performance and energy generation.
• Develop and implement preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for all solar farm equipment (panels, inverters, tracking systems).
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for operational issues and implement rapid solutions to restore functionality.
• Manage a team of operations technicians and engineers, providing training and performance evaluations.
• Monitor system performance using SCADA and other tools; analyse data to identify trends and improvements.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies across sites.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Monitoring software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Solar Farm Operations Engineer to oversee multiple solar facilities in Gauteng. You will lead a team of technicians and engineers, drive continuous improvement, and ensure high energy output with strict safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related field and at least 6 years in solar plant operations/maintenance, with strong knowledge of PV tech and SCADA systems. On-site role with growth opportunities.