Lead the technical and operational management of solar PV plants, including the electricity sales process. Execution is outsourced to contractors; this role plans and manages service delivery without building an internal execution team.
Key Responsibilities
- Define service requirements and scopes of work, and technically evaluate and select contractors and consultants.
- Manage contractor performance and take final accountability for technical acceptance of services and approval of completed work and payment applications, after verifying compliance with technical requirements and contractual commitments.
- Oversee project completion, commissioning and handover, coordinate specialist quality checks and follow up on defect closure.
- Review and approve contractor preventive maintenance and repair plans and verify their implementation.
- Monitor generation, outages and failures, analyse underperformance and follow through on corrective actions and improvements.
- Manage the electricity sales process within approved policies and authority, coordinate with brokers and buyers, verify delivery and billing records, and follow up on settlement and receivables with Finance.
- Control budgets and contractual commitments, track warranties and oversee assets and the availability of critical spare parts.
- Oversee safety compliance, site security and preparedness for emergency response.
- Coordinate technical matters with the utility and relevant functions, maintain documentation and provide management reports on plant performance and electricity sales revenue.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or a related field; Power Engineering is preferred.
- At least five years of relevant experience, including at least two years operating or overseeing the operation of megawatt-scale solar PV plants; commissioning and handover experience is an advantage.
- Knowledge of major PV plant equipment and ability to assess maintenance plans, drawings, generation and failure reports, and electrical safety requirements.
- Familiarity with electricity markets and the processes for power sales, contracting and settlement.
- Experience in contractor management, technical service assessment, cost control and payment application review; data analysis, reporting and Excel skills.
- Ability to read technical documentation in English and availability for regular site visits and travel.
- Independent technical judgement, accountability, follow-through, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
- You'll have a great impact: Your contributions will be pivotal in our mission to serve millions of people.
- You’ll be part of a team that values craftsmanship, speed, and innovation.
- We offer health insurance, and a culture that values learning and autonomy.
- You’ll be surrounded by people who care about doing great work — and enjoy it along the way.