O&M Technician

Position O&M Technician
Reporting to O&M Plant Manager
Location Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa
Position Purpose
The O&M Technician is responsible for the Doornhoek PV project, specifically ensuring that the facility operates efficiently.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the Plant Manager to supervise all operational and maintenance activities of the PV Pant.
  • Review, develop and ensure implementation of SOPs to ensure safe operation of machinery and the safety of personnel.
  • Organize and coordinate major corrective and preventative maintenance activities with EPC and OEMs.
  • Compile daily, weekly and monthly performance reports.
  • Monitor and analyze Plant’s performance KPIs and suggest improvement strategies where required.
  • Ensure operation and maintenance are carried out in line with the O&M Contract.
  • Lead and participate in fault-finding, conduct root cause analysis and develop technical reports on findings and recommendations.
  • Authorize, permit and supervise MV/HV switching operations for maintenance, operation and inspection purposes.
  • Perform 33/ 132 kV Switching activities as per the ORHVS requirements.
  • Ensure all incidents are duly reported, investigated and root causes are analyzed to prevent reoccurrence.
Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience
  • National Diploma in Electrical Engineering or N3 to N6 and Trade Test
  • Valid ORHVS certificate.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in the renewable energy industry, preferably in PV O&M.
  • At least 3 years’ experience as an O&M Technician with Switching Experience.
  • Good understanding of ORHVS and in possession of a valid ORHVS certificate.
  • Previous Experience as an O&M Technician is preferable.
  • Experience in the Operation and maintenance of Substation HV/MV equipment
  • Experience in utilization of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
  • Hands-on experience with troubleshooting and replacing PV system equipment from PV modules, Combiner Boxes, Inverters, etc.
Related/Technical Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • 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.
  • 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