O&m Technician or Electrician

**Listing reference**: mr_001462**Listing status**: Online-
**Position summary**

**Industry**:Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
- **Job category**:Electrical Engineering**Location**:Bedfordview
- **Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market Related**Introduction**Job description**

**Key Responsibility**:

- Conduct investigations to identify the root causes of issues in PV plants and equipment for effective problem-solving.
- Implement strategies for preventative maintenance to improve the reliability and lifespan of solar installations.
- Efficiently switch between on-site inspections and remote monitoring to find faults in PV plants.
- Perform on-site repairs and maintenance tasks to minimize downtime.
- Follow Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental regulations to ensure a safe work environment.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, fostering lasting relationships through clear communication.
- Utilize Microsoft, particularly Excel, for data analysis and exporting.
- Demonstrate determination and effectiveness under continuous pressure.
- Maintain a proactive mindset, identifying potential issues before they become major problems.
- Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in root cause analysis, maintenance, and reporting.
- Issue electrical certificates of compliance (COC) and use test equipment such as IV curve tester, Insulation tester (Megger), Multi-meter.
- Be medically fit to work on different sites.

**Key Performance Indicators**:

- Respond to reported faults within 24 hours.
- Minimize system downtime to less than 5% through efficient on-site repair.
- Achieve a preventative maintenance completion rate of 95% or higher.
- Respond to remote monitoring alerts within one hour.
- Maintain a client satisfaction rate of 90% or higher.
- Ensure an accuracy rate of 95% or higher in root cause analyses.
- Conduct day-to-day activities in a safe manner in order to contribute to the Company’s requirement of zero harm and Stop.Think. Act.24/7

**Minimum requirements**

**Qualification**:

- Minimum of N3 in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Trade Test section 13 or 26D with 3-phase Wireman’s License.
- Electrical Engineering Diploma will be an advantage.

**Work Experience**:

- At least 2 years' experience in renewable energy (solar) and/or electrical maintenance.
- Knowledge and experience with AC and DC work will be beneficial.
- Experience with online PV plant monitoring systems will be beneficial.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of photovoltaic plants will be beneficial.
- Professional communicator comfortable interacting with clients.
- Experience in project management and O&M of solar systems will be an advantage.
- Preference will be given to South African Citizens, Clear Criminal Record, Valid Driver’s License.

**All appointments will be filled in line with our employment equity plan.**

**Disclaimer**
- The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
- Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.