O&m Technical Manager

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa EarthStream Full time

Job Details:

Sector:
Solar
Location: Cape Town
Job Ref: PR/115451_
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable per year
Expiry Date: 11 February 2023
Contact: Natascha Marais-
Start Date: ASAP

Our client, a Solar EPC company, has a current opportunity for a O&M Technical Manager on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Stellenbosch.

The key responsibilities contemplated are set out as follows.

  • Ensure effective delivery of all scope defined in the O&M contracts.
  • Technical management of field service activities
  • Implementation of online systems to optimise O&M functions
  • Setting up ISO compliant systems to enable effective, consistent and comprehensive performance monitoring, inspection and preventative maintenance of solar plants.


 Management
  • Managing systems to enable effective, consistent and comprehensive performance monitoring, inspection and preventative maintenance of solar plants.
  • Oversee and manage field service activities.


 Monitoring and reporting
  • Setup monitoring systems and customer visualisation displays;
  • Monitor and evaluate solar and battery storage plant performance;
  • Compile and issue reports to client;
  • Log, assess and monitor plant errors/faults;
  • Oversee activities of cleaning subcontractor;
  • Inspections and reference tests at solar plants:
  • Regular plant visits: Quarterly, biannual and annual (as per offered O&M schedule);
  • Visual inspections according to protocol;
  • Mechanical integrity tests;
  • PV & Battery Storage tests;
  • Inspections and testing of electrical connections;
  • Record keeping
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Corrective maintenance


 Troubleshooting / Repairs
  • Respond to system faults within the contract specified times;
  • Liaise with suppliers regarding fault finding procedures and corrective actions,
  • Perform onsite interventions and corrective maintenance
  • Initiate warranty claim procedures if required;


 Customer care
  • Telephone support for client / client technician;
  • Annual courtesy visits to clients;
  • Training of customer personnel with regards to operation and maintenance of plants;
  • Additional tasks may include:
  • Site assessments during bidding phase;


 ISO administration.
  • To support in training staff with respect to OHS, SHEQ requirements and best practices.

Min. Qualifications and Experience

  • The O&M Technical Manager shall be qualified to Technical diploma or degree level in an relevant discipline (engineering, business process or environmental science).
  • The O&M Technical Manager shall have a minimum of 5 years' postgraduation experience working in a O&M and field services management disciplines.

Experience and core competencies

  • O&M Monitoring Systems
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Team Management
  • Experience in Solar Industry is beneficial
  • Experience in Battery Storage is beneficial


 Strong IT skills
  • MSOffice;
  • Basic database management;
  • Documentation and record keeping skills;
  • Technical understanding;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Proficiency in the English and Afrikaans languages. Other languages are of advantage;

Personal attributes

  • Technically savvy
  • Reliable and excellent time management;
  • Well organised and structured work method;
  • Systematic with capturing of information;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Ownership of the role and tasks;
  • Ability to prioritize;
  • Ability to cope with multiple tasks;
  • Perseveres and remains focused on tasks until the desired objective is achieved, does not quit after meeting resistance or rejection, maintaining a constant level of positive energy
  • Critical and questioning;
  • Must be able to stand one's ground with suppliers and contractors;
  • Ability to work as a key member of a small team and to work independently;

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