Wind Farm Facilites Engineer Fixed Term

Copper Quail; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail is recruiting a Facilities Engineer to join its renewable energy projects across Africa. You will oversee O&M activities at facilities, manage technical queries, monitor SCADA systems, and conduct regular site visits to ensure uptime and safety.

The ideal candidate holds a degree or diploma in engineering, has 3+ years in renewable energy and project management, and understands PPA, EPC and O&M contracts. Travel willingness is essential as projects span multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant engineering degree or diploma.
• Minimum of 3+ years in renewable energy and project management.
• Knowledge of wind energy, and of PPA/EPC/O&M contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee O&M activities across renewable-energy facilities and ensure uptime.
• Address technical queries, defects, and contractor reports.
• Provide commissioning support and monitor SCADA systems.
• Perform regular site visits to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

O&M management

SCADA monitoring

Site inspections

Project management

Wind energy knowledge

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

Copper Quail’s objective is to become a trusted partner within our clients’ organizations in Africa, understanding not only the people at their heart, but also their culture and ethos. We are Recruitment Advisors, specializing in Executive Search, Contingency Recruitment, Headhunting, Outsourced Labour and training. Using our significant market knowledge across, experience and judgement to help our clients employ the best qualified individuals for each position in Africa.

We’re known for our successful track record, responsiveness and discretion. We have a high performance culture and employ only experienced recruiters. These knowledgeable professionals provide a high level of service, deliver effective solutions and foster successful relationships through regular conversations with clients and candidates.

Job Description

We are Recruiting For a Facilities Engineer within renewable energy.Duties: Manage technical O&M activities across renewable-energy facilities, including compliance, technical queries, defects, contractor reports, commissioning support, SCADA monitoring and regular site visits.

Basic Requirements: Relevant degree/diploma; 3+ years’ renewable-energy and project-management experience; strong wind and commissioning knowledge; understanding of PPA, EPC and O&M contracts; willing to travel.