Head of Operations

2 days ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa AltGen South Africa Full time R80 000 - R120 000 per year

Solar Performance Engineer (Assets)

AltGen is looking for a Solar Performance Engineer to join an IPP based in Cape Town. The role will be responsible for ensuring that Operational PV and hybrid projects are performing as expected by reviewing and analysing performance data, identifying underperformance, supporting with solutions for performance-related issues. The role will also draft technical reports and engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Technical

  • Analyse operational performance across the solar and BESS asset portfolio using SCADA, meteorological and performance datasets.
  • Identify and quantify underperformance, and work with O&M teams and service providers to resolve root causes timeously.
  • Validate and assess EPC and O&M performance guarantees, warranty claims and degradation trends.
  • Validate and assess Deemed Energy calculations and claims.
  • Conduct portfolio-wide benchmarking and variance analysis to track performance over time.
  • Support technical input into monthly performance reports for shareholders, lenders and clients.

Administrative/Operational

  • Support the Asset Management team with periodic reporting packs and board materials.
  • Interface with Engineering and O&M to ensure consistent capture and investigation of technical performance risks.
  • Develop tools and dashboards to automate and enhance performance tracking and reporting.
  • Maintain documentation of model assumptions, measured performance, and outcomes of investigations.

Interpersonal

  • Provide clear and accessible technical explanations to a range of stakeholders

including financiers, shareholders, clients, internal teams and service providers.

  • Work collaboratively with Asset Managers, Engineers and O&M contractors to ensure rapid identification and resolution of performance deviations.
  • Represent the Company in technical discussions with lenders, OEMs and insurers where relevant to performance outcomes.

Health and Safety

  • Adhere to the Company's HSE protocols when visiting project sites.
  • Promote a culture of safety and technical diligence in all performance-related workstreams.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy) or a related technical field.
  • Minimum ~3 years' experience in solar PV performance engineering, asset management, or technical operations.
  • Experience using PVsyst and data analytics tools to evaluate and track energy yield.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with SCADA and meteorological data to detect and quantify performance losses.
  • Familiarity with EPC and O&M contractual structures and performance guarantee mechanisms.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace and data analysis software (e.g. Python, Power BI or similar).
  • Advanced understanding of PV and BESS system losses, performance ratio, and energy modelling.
  • Experience with performance benchmarking and root cause diagnostics.
  • Comfortable interpreting metering and SCADA datasets and troubleshooting data gaps or anomalies.
  • Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.

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