O&M Plant Manager

Position O&M Plant Manager
Reporting to Associate Director: Construction Delivery & Execution
Location Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa
Position Purpose
The O&M Plant Manager is responsible for the Doornhoek PV project, specifically ensuring that the facility operates efficiently.
Responsibilities
  • To oversee all the operational and maintenance activities of the PV Pant.
  • Coordinate, supervise and report on EPC’s daily activities.
  • Warranty administration – liaising with the EPC contractor, compiling reports and supporting documentation for warranty claims.
  • Ensure that the facility is operated with optimum efficiency, availability and reliability.
  • Review, develop and ensure implementation of SOPs to ensure safe operation of machinery and safety of personnel.
  • Developing maintenance schedules in conjunction with OEM specifications.
  • Organizing and coordinating major corrective and preventative maintenance activities with EPC.
  • Compile daily, weekly and monthly performance reports.
  • Monitor and analyse Plant’s performance KPIs and implement improvement strategies were required.
  • Management of plants logistics and warehouse spare parts.
  • Coordinate technical and performance meetings with EPC and chair monthly health & safety committee meetings.
  • Ensure operation and maintenance are carried out in line with the O&M Contract.
  • Assist the EPC in planning and coordinating maintenance tasks according to priorities.
  • Active participation in troubleshooting (Fault-finding) and conducting root cause analysis timeously when required and providing technical reports.
  • Authorize, permit and supervise MV/HV switching operations for maintenance, operational and inspection purposes.
  • Perform regular quality inspections and analysing fault/ alarm trends to diagnose and prevent possible failures.
  • Ensure all incidents and near misses are duly reported, investigated and root causes analysed to prevent reoccurrence.
  • Supervisory of Equipment as per the GMR regulation and fulfils the responsibilities of a GMR2.7 appointee.
  • Be the custodian of occupational HSE for the plant, ensure full compliance with the requirements and provisions of the OHS Act and its regulations.
  • Manage relationships of local stakeholders and Landowners with support from ESG department
Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

  • BSc, B.Eng, BEng Tech, B.Tech or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
  • Relevant management qualification/ training
  • National Diploma or BTech or Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • At least 5 years’ experience in the renewable energy industry, preferably PV in O&M.
  • At least 2 years’ experience as an O&M Plant Manager.
  • Good understanding of ORHVS and in possession of certificate.
  • Previous Experience as a GMR2.7 appointee.
  • Government Certificate of Competency for Factories. (Not compulsory but will be advantage).
  • Experience in the Operation and maintenance of HV/MV equipment & systems.
  • Experience in utilisation of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
  • Working with substation automation system equipment.
  • Experience working within a multi-cultural environment.
Related/Technical Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Managerial skills and working in a team.
  • Technical report writing.
  • Knowledgeable on PV Solar technologies.
  • Knowledgeable on Operation and Maintenance of solar equipment/ components e.g. PV modules, Tracker systems, Inverters and transformers etc.
  • Knowledgeable of the Renewable Energy Grid Code Requirements.
  • Conducting Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
  • Knowledgeable in the OHS Act and its regulations.
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
Submit CV to: talent@ameapower.com