Plant Supervisor for Operations&Maintenance

• Manage the Operations and Maintenance of all Solar PV Plants under his/her control
• Manage all O&M staff under his/her control
• Build a sound Safety and Quality Culture within O&M
• Manage training and development needs of Plant personnel
• Accept and implement the relevant legal appointments in terms of the Regional Act or equivalent regional regulations and legislation
• Regularly visit and audit the functioning of all Solar PV plants under his/her control
• Implement the integrated resourcing strategy for all Plants under his/her control
• Drive and ensure the resolution of non-conformance and defect issues
• Manage the effective handover of new Plants
• Ensure sound O&M administration and document management
• Manage stakeholder interfaces - internal and external
• Manage the standardised O&M processes & procedures
• Ensure compliance to standardised HSSEQ system across all Solar PV Plants under his/her control
• Manage a standardised Permit to Work system across all Plants under his/her control
• Manage the HV/MV operating regulations across all Plants under his/her control
• Manage utility and Regulator requirements
• Manage and control the operational budget of the region under his/her control
• Ensure compliance with O&M contractual deliverables
• O&M Budget and OPEX control and structuring

• Manage and coordinate required operational reporting
• Prepare required management reports
• Manage effective communication of Plant significant events to senior management
• Manage and report O&M related information to the Board of Directors in coordination with Asset Management
• Bi Weekly and monthly O&M Budget analysis and reporting

• Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Highly computer literate
• Knowledge of safety legislation and best practices
• Extensive HV experience

• Degree in renewable energy engineering
• Commercial experience
• Accredited HV qualification
• National registration or accreditation

• Ability to think and function clearly, decisively and quickly under pressure
• Analytical thinker
• Independent and self-starter
• Pro-active and initiative-taking
• Excellent judgement skills and high integrity
• Assertiveness and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and team skills
• High energy levels and motivation
• Self-motivated
• Good interpersonal skills and building relationships and trust
• Excellent English literacy
• Sound technical skills
• Strong HR and personnel management skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• High social und intercultural competence

• 5 years' appropriate experience in a relevant environment
• 5 + years' Managerial experience in a technical environment
• Personnel performance management experience
• Experience with HSE systems and regulations
• Experience in Physical Asset Management, Plant Maintenance Management & Equipment Reliability improvement
• Exposure to SCADA systems

• Experience within the Renewable Energy environment
• Work experience in the power generation or distribution environment
• 10 years' appropriate experience in a relevant environment
• Competency in pertinent plant electrical equipment such as Transformers, Inverters, Switchgear, Sub-station equipment, SCADA and network communication
• Experience with HV Operating Regulations and Permit to Work systems
• Experience with CMMS/ERP and Control & Monitoring Centres

• Should be available and accustomed to travel extensively
• Must be available to travel internationally as and when required
• Must be able to work extended hours
• Valid drivers' license

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