Solar Operations & Maintenance Manager
Power / Energy / Water ~ Manufacturing ~ Renewable Energy
Johannesburg East, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
A market leader is seeking to appoint a talented, hardworking professional with a passion for solar and energy storage and its transformative role in the national clean energy movement.
Reporting to the Business Manager Industrial, you will assume the responsibility for the scheduling and programming success of all EPC contracts, including the installation and implementation of diverse projects. In addition, it is expected that this role will provide, procurement of and management of stock as relates to various projects.
This role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of renewable energy contracts, including managing contract deliverables, supporting contract negotiation, monitoring project development status, coordinating contract amendments, maintaining contract documents and data, and enforcing contract terms and conditions regarding cost, REC’s, and performance.
Essential Qualification, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or renewable energies, or a relevant tertiary technical qualification related to project management is non-negotiable.
- Min 5 years of relevant and proven experience and background in the Solar and renewable energy industry and specifically Project and Contract management in Solar, PV, and Utilities
- Proven track record of at least 5 years in a managerial role leading people and managing resources in a changing and dynamic environment
- Experience analysing and interpreting energy generation data, virtual PPAs, green tariffs, and wholesale energy market data
- Possesses superior organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines
- Previous experience working with contract regulations and related laws is strongly preferred
- Experience in building cross-functional relationships
- Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP, ERP Systems, and job-specific software systems).
- Knowledge of relevant Business Processes
- Knowledge of Project Management Systems, Processes and Procedures.
- Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods