Solar Operations & Maintenance Manager

Our client in the Manufacturing Industry based in Johannesburg is currently looking to employ a Solar Operations and Maintenance Manager.

An awesome career opportunity awaits!

Requirements

Must have a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or renewable energies, or a relevant tertiary technical qualification related to project management.
With at least 5 years relevant and proven experience and background in the Solar and renewable energy industry, and specifically Project and Contract management in Solar, PV, and Utilities.
Possesses superior organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines.
Previous experience working with contract regulations and the related laws is strongly preferred.
Proven track record of at least 5 years in a managerial role leading people and managing resources in a changing and dynamic environment.
Experience analysing and interpreting energy generation data, virtual PPAs, green tariffs, and wholesale energy market data.
Experience in building cross-functional relationships.
Knowledge of relevant Business Processes and Project Management Systems, Processes and Procedures.
Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP, ERP Systems, and job-specific software systems).

Responsibilities

Manage a full turnkey solution as negotiated with the end user.
Oversee multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity and ensure that projects are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and budgets.
Ensuring sound communication with customers and sub-contractors.
Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
Improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency.
Help the organisation's processes remain legally compliant.
Formulate strategic and operational objectives.
Examine financial data and use information to improve profitability.
Manage budgets and forecasts.
Perform quality controls and monitor employee KPIs.
Find ways to increase quality of customer service.
Provide technical support for the design, construction, commissioning, and operations of various solar installations.
Responsible for day-to-day operations, maintenance, reporting, fiscal and administrative functions of the site and for achieving company and group activities. Monitor and manage site performance and availability.
Supervise site operating personnel including subcontractors and consultants to ensure quality and conformance to specifications, budgets, schedule, and corporate policies.
Manages all areas of responsibility consistent with national and local regulations as well as environmental requirements; company policies and procedures; company's annual operations plan; legal and contractual requirements; and good solar industry practices while operating in a clean, safe, efficient, and economical manner.
Approves, or as required submits for approval, documents and procedures that will be used on the sites.
Utilises a computer-based automated Maintenance Management system (CMMS) to organize equipment commissioning, operations, and maintenance files; to identify trends; to take corrective action; and to maintain equipment performance by maximising plant capacity factor, availability, performance, efficiency, and revenue.
Prepares annual operating plans, budgets, and controls for operating at budgeted levels with appropriate justification and approval for variances including sites' outages (compliant with dispatching needs) and operating shift schedules to accommodate facility operation and scheduled maintenance.
Work closely with Sales and Engineering teams to offer best solutions for each project.
Work with internal Operations team throughout project development and implementation.
Coordinate and manage installation teams on multiple projects simultaneously to perform all the contract or project requirements.
Assure compliance with all SHEQ related issues including Risk Assessment.
Ensure the safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance.
Attend customer meetings and presentations throughout sales cycle, if necessary.
Submit reports on performance and progress.