Gauteng: Solar Operations & Maintenance Manager posted by Staff Solutions
Job Description
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of turnkey solutions in line with client agreements.
- Manage multiple solar and energy storage projects of varying size and complexity.
- Maintain strong communication with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Oversee procurement, inventory planning, and warehouse operations.
- Monitor and improve operational systems, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Implement and monitor performance KPIs and quality control processes.
- Coordinate technical support during design, construction, commissioning, and operations.
- Supervise site staff, subcontractors, and consultants, ensuring conformance to specifications and timelines.
- Enforce compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) requirements.
- Maintain and improve site Environmental Management Systems.
- Utilise CMMS software to oversee maintenance scheduling and performance monitoring.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and internal Operations teams on project development and delivery.
- Attend client meetings and support the sales process as needed.
- Submit performance and progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.
Key Performance Areas
- Strategy Development & Execution
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Contract & Risk Management
- Solar Installation Oversight
- Procurement & Inventory Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Financial Planning & Reporting
- Team & People Management
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energies, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the solar or renewable energy sector, with a focus on project and contract management for utility-scale PV systems.
- Strong background in managing cross-functional teams, project schedules, and site operations.
- Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, and procurement.
- Familiarity with contract law and regulatory compliance within the energy sector.
- Track record of working with virtual PPAs, green tariffs, and energy market data is advantageous.
- Skilled in interpreting technical data and energy generation analytics.
Technical Competencies
- Proficient in MS Office, SAP, ERP, and CMMS or similar systems.
- Strong understanding of business processes and quality management systems.
- Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of data/statistical methods.
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