NCRS (Pty) Ltd
Description
BTech or BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering.
5+ years in Solar PV, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
Proven experience in utility-scale Solar PV operations and maintenance.
Strong understanding of PV plant performance, including PR analysis, availability tracking, and
energy yield optimisation.
Hands-on knowledge of inverters, transformers, trackers, MV/HV equipment, and balance of plant.
Ability to interpret SCADA data and conduct root cause analysis for faults and underperformance.
GCC (Factories) is highly advantageous.
ORHVS (Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems) authorization is preferred.
Requirements:
Town:
Parys
Position:
O&M Manager
Starting Date:
February 12, 2026
Date Created:
February 5, 2026
Valid Code B Driver’s License.
In-depth knowledge of utility-scale inverters (e.g., Sungrow, Huawei, SMA).
Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
Strong understanding of the South African Grid Code.
Duties Include:
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Technical Operations & Performance
Monitor plant performance daily using SCADA and remote monitoring platforms.
Analyse Performance Ratio (PR) and plant availability; investigate any deviations from forecasted energy yields.
Supervise Medium Voltage (MV) and High Voltage (HV) switching activities (up to [e.g., 132kV]).
Manage the troubleshooting and repair of inverters, trackers, transformers, and meteorological stations.
2. Maintenance Planning
Develop and execute the annual Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedule.
Coordinate Corrective Maintenance and rapid-response fault finding to minimize downtime.
Manage the spare parts inventory and procurement strategy to ensure critical components are always available.
3. Health, Safety, and Compliance (Critical in SA)
Act as the GMR 2(1) or GMR 2(7) legal appointee (or supervise the appointee) as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Enforce site safety protocols and ensure all subcontractors adhere to the Health & Safety File.
Manage environmental compliance (e.g., vegetation control, water usage for panel washing) in accordance with the plant's Environmental Authorization (EA).
4. Financial & Contractual Management
Manage the O&M budget, including OPEX forecasting and cost control.
Oversee warranty claims with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for inverters and modules.
Prepare monthly technical and financial reports for the Asset Owner/Client.
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