Site Engineer

2 days ago

Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa AltGen South Africa Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Role:

AltGen is seeking a site-based
Site Engineer
to join a PV plant in Thabazimbi. The role involves assisting in the management of plant operations, overseeing contractors, and supporting the plant's budget management. This is a site-based role in Thabazimbi.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day operations of a 100 MW solar plant, ensuring safe, reliable, high-performance output.
  • Monitor daily plant performance, identify deviations, and coordinate timely corrective actions.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and oversee maintenance quality to optimise energy yield and availability.
  • Manage key contractors, including the Plant Operator, to ensure service quality and contractual compliance.
  • Engage with Eskom, the DoE, lenders, shareholders, and internal teams to ensure clear communication on performance and risks.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly operational reports covering production, availability, outages, and SHE performance.
  • Analyse operational data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support and maintain the site's ESMS and SHE standards.
  • Support operational budgeting, contractor invoice reviews, and commercial management of site contracts.
  • Support planning, execution, and integration of plant upgrades into operations.

Requirements:

  • 2–4 years of experience in site management for a PV plant
  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering
  • Willingness to relocate to site
  • Strong understanding of solar PV plant operations, performance monitoring, and fault identification
  • Experience working with contractors and managing on-site service partners
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including SLAs, electrical drawings, reports, and contractor scopes
  • Proficiency in data analysis, performance reporting, and the use of monitoring/SCADA tools
  • Knowledge of SHEQ standards, safety protocols, and environmental compliance in utility-scale energy operations

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