Laboratory Technician à United States

Note : This role is with Matriarch, a Fedgroup partner company.

Matriarch is looking for a hands-on, technically skilled Specialist Asset Technician to manage a 15MW solar PV plant in Richards Bay. Youll monitor performance, carry out onsite maintenance, and ensure health and safety compliance combining data-driven asset oversight with practical technical work.

About Us :

Matriarch optimizes energy and property assets with advanced IoT technology, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and measurable returns. It delivers industry-leading Solar O&M and customized Utilities Management solutions, always keeping the client front of mind. By driving innovation, Matriarch empowers both clients and employees for long-term success in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Purpose of the Role :

The Specialist Asset Technician is responsible for the performance monitoring, reporting, and technical oversight of a 15MW solar PV plant in Richards Bay. The role combines the analytical and reporting duties of an asset manager with hands-on technical responsibilities related to operations and maintenance. The successful candidate must be mature, self-managed, and technically competent, holding a valid wiremans licence, trade certificate, Health and Safety Certificates and at least 5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector.

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor daily performance of the solar PV plant using proprietary and third-party platforms
• Identify underperformance and faults; initiate and coordinate corrective actions
• Prepare and submit monthly asset performance reports, including loss attributions
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), availability, and production metrics
• Conduct energy yield assessments and performance ratio analysis

Operations and Maintenance

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Qualifications and Experience

Educational Background

Experience

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