Job Title: Senior Solar Plant Operations Manager
Lead a team of technicians and contractors to oversee the operations and maintenance of our solar plant projects.
* Ensure smooth execution of all operational aspects with a focus on safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Promote a zero-harm safety culture and ensure adherence to site and business safety requirements.
* Oversee technicians and contractors, ensuring compliance with WHSE standards and performance KPIs.
* Interface with clients, providing progress reports, work permits, and other required documentation.
* Identify, negotiate, and manage local subcontractors and site consumables in line with commercial contracts.
* Maintain accurate documentation, including safety procedures, manuals, and reports; ensure timely incident reporting and investigations.
* Coach and mentor team members to enhance technical knowledge and ensure competency for safe work practices.
Requirements:
* Experience in the role of Site Manager on operational sites is highly desirable.
* Minimum 2 years in Operations and Maintenance experience of utility scale Solar or renewable projects (or transferrable experience).
* Safety management, including electrical risk management.
* Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
* High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
* HV experience (preferred).
* Experience and training in utility scale inverter technology (preferred).
Qualifications:
* Diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or equivalent; other technical training to be evaluated.
* First Aid certificate.
* LVR/CPR certificate (preferred).
* Electrical License for the relevant state (required).
* Working at Heights (preferred).