Head of Technical Services: Solar - Johannesburg, South Africa - EarthStream

EarthStream

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Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Job Details:

Sector:
Solar
Location: Johannesburg
Job Ref: PR/117118_
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable per year
Expiry Date: 08 April 2023
Contact: Lee Bishop-
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an O&M Head of

Technical Services:
Solar. Based in Johannesburg, working for a Global Renewable Energy Company.

The Head of Technical Services will join the Operation & Maintenance department and reports directly to the Head of Solar.
You will be responsible for providing technical leadership and executing solar power plant engineering delivery through planning, leading, organising, and controlling the daytoday functions of Technical Support, Data Driven Maintenance, Electrical Balance of Plant, and Control, Instrumentation and Automation.
The incumbent provides the necessary technical support while working alongside plant managers to deliver on plant availability, reliability, and maintainability performance targets.
You will tactically ensure that technical engineering projects' deliverables are promptly achieved from planning to implementation of tasks and activities. Creates and implements technology strategies that minimises lost production, improves plant performance, and adds technoeconomic benefit to the business.
Subsequently, you will be a superior technical authority, decision maker and influencer on technical solutions within the business. Lobbying with Bids Development, and Engineering and Construction internal and Global stakeholders to evaluate, propose and validate solar plant technologies on behalf of Solar O&M. Engages with local and Global specialists, scientific bodies and technology experts in the renewable energy and electrical industry to explore and provide solutions to the Solar Technology fleet. Drives Technical Services to attain efficient and effective operations and engineering delivery, accomplish goals swiftly, and align with O&M business strategy. Possess a deep understanding of statutory, regulatory and grid compliance requirements associated with the power utility and IPP Office.
The Head of Technical Services will facilitate effective communication amongst key role players and staff. Build staff morale and camaraderie within the organisation.
Establish a multidisciplinary team and an agile work environment. Carry out stakeholder engagements and relationship management with suppliers, vendors, OEM's, regulatory/statutory stakeholders, shareholders, and personnel.

Key Skills & Experiences:

More than 5 years of plant engineering management experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly in solar technology.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; an MBA will be an advantage.
ECSA Accreditation (compulsory).
Positive attitude and mindset.
At least 10 years of experience in the electrical industry.
Strong experience in managing technical/engineering teams.
Strong knowledge in preventive and corrective maintenance philosophies.
Very good knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance.
Knowledge of SCADA systems, and Control and Instrumentation.
Technically astute in MW/HV substations and electrical balance of plant.
Fluent English, both spoken and written.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance to legislative, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
Ensure conformance with O&M objectives, protocols, policies, and procedures including adherence to business strategies.
Create and implement technology strategies in O&M Solar.
Ensure grid compliance and regulatory compliance for all solar sites in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders and service providers.
Ensure OHRVS regulations and compliance.
Review technical specifications and evaluations and approve the engineering deliverables.
Ensuring authorization and permit to work on plant HV/MV electrical systems.
Researches, analyses, problem solves, implements, and evaluates technology to influence and makes recommendations when proposing and providing solutions.
Technically astute decision maker who leads by example in engineering delivery.
Conversant with civil, mechanical, electrical, control & instrumentation, and automation systems.
Handson and able to complement staff responsibilities when the need arises.
Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of failures/repairs.
Statistical monitoring, analysis and reporting of failures, both in technical and economic terms.
Develop specific troubleshooting process and documents for each type of plant equipment.
Develop, manage and ensure conformance to operational technical specifications, procedures, and industry (local and international) standards and codes.
Responsible for quality management of technical equipment implementation and endresult.
Responsible for technical decision making, plant equipment issues resolution, technical rollout, tracking of implementation deadlines and quality management.
Technical support to the Lo