PV Manager

SUMMARY:
International Solar Energy / Energy Efficiency company is looking for a PV Manager to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
The PV Manager will be responsible to define operational strategy for the BU and implement the operations team along with management.

Responsibilities:

• Definition/Validation of project scope, objectives and ensure technical feasibility.
• Definition/Validation of CAPEX & OPEX on each tender and project+.
• Support with technical terms/conditions for EPC/O&M Contract negotiations.
• Management of the project team.
• Monitor deadlines and budget.
• Definition of objectives and monitoring indicators.
• Supervise and oversee projects.
• Liaise with the client and other construction professionals.
• Manage construction workers.
• Oversee of all O&M activities (via the O&M managers and engineers).
• Monitor and oversee the analysis and reporting on the O&M performance.
• Order parts, tools or equipment needed to maintain, restore.
• Verification of contract documentation and payment.
• Plan, manage and control budgets.
• Verification of contract documentation and payment.
• Management of HSE compliance of team and all contractors, in coordination with GY HSE Corporate team.
• Insurance Claim Management.
• Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues or technical issues.

• Matric
• Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the PV industry.
• At least 2 years’ experience in PV O&M.
• Management, monitoring and reporting of solar PV plant performance experience.
• Intimate knowledge of energy metering and reporting.
• EPC/O&M contract management.
• Knowledgeable in normal client invoice reporting.
• Knowledgeable on all relevant solar PV component brands, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Good working knowledge of remote monitoring systems and platforms (QoS, Fusion Solar).
• Highly skilled in the use of PV simulation programs such as Helioscope, PVSyst and SolarGIS.
• Highly skilled in the use of MS Excel and PowerBI.
• Experience with reading EPC design (quality check).