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Operations Portfolio Coordinator; OPC Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Terra Firma
Position: Operations Portfolio Coordinator (OPC)
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are a leading player in the renewable energy sector, as an EPC contractor and Independent Power Producer (IPP) enabling us to deliver innovative solutions to combat climate change. We are a focused solutions provider to Commercial and Industrial (C&I) customers, with projects spanning across Southern Africa and include roof top, carport, ground mount and wheeled solar projects. We also provide operations and maintenance, asset management, metering, and monitoring services through our various divisions and currently seeking an Operations Portfolio Coordinator to join our team in JHB.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Relevant industry experience in lieu of qualification.
PREFFERED SKILLS
- Proven track record of analytical aptitude.
- Problem solving ability (Technical and Financial).
- Self-starter / self-motivated.
- High level of computer literacy.
- Understanding diverse technical service offerings.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Milestone and deadline driven.
- High level of accountability.
- Excellent Presentation skills.
- Excellent Negotiation Skills.
- Systematic Thinker.
- Methodological.
- Great Leadership skills.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Minimum 3-5 years in a Solar PV environment or engineering project management environment.
- Experience with in Operations and Maintenance in the Renewable Energy sector would be highly advantageous.
- Strong technical knowledge of solar PV systems and associated components.
- Familiarity with monitoring systems and data analysis tools.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external service providers.
- Knowledge and application of relevant compliance requirements with complex contractual entities.
- Must be fully proficient in English (verbal and written communication)
- Must be fully computer literate (MS Office Suite and Google App Suite)
- The ideal candidate will be passionate about the renewable energy industry and will embody respect and responsibility in the full sense of the word, while enjoying contributing to a team of highly knowledgeable professionals.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Technical Operations and Maintenance Management
- Manage Portfolio of sites and OPCs in the team.
- Oversee Daily monitoring of Meteocontrol VCOM and Copper – ensuring plants are performing optimally (Monitoring to be performed at string level).
- Review Offline Meter list and ensure minimal downtime in accordance to the O&M response matrix.
- Review Inverter offlines on VCOM list and ensure minimal downtime in accordance to the O&M response matrix.
- Review of plant yield mechanisms (PR or Yield Guarantee percentage) and ensure plant yields meet stipulated monthly guarantees.
- Oversee and Drive alerts to O&M team for equipment mis productions, cleaning of plants, periodic inspections and oversee repair/replacement process.
- PVDB offline
- Inverter offline
- >10% of DC plant offline
- Communicate with Site
- Track and Quantify BOO plant production and production interruption events (load shedding, low irradiance, module theft, module upliftment, inverter mis production, plant offlines and so on).
- Establish Weekly check in and feedback meetings with O&M Manager.
- Perform Red Flag Analysis weekly and notify Head of Asset Management and Head of O&M for intervention.
- Equipment Audits to identify nonperforming brands/equipment types.
- Introduce cost saving initiatives.
- Oversee and Track O&M and Metering Activities till Completion of Activity.
- Manage Subcontractors for cleans and Technical Works.
- Execute the Management Service Agreements for the portfolio of projects for which you are responsible.
- Assist your line manager on projects and tasks as required.
- Tracking of Equipment Warranties and notifying in advance when warranties are close to lapsing.
- Alert Account manager / Client as to significant System events by next business day.
- Work closely with Head of Asset Management to drive operational efficiency strategies.
- Manage and coordinate projects within built and operational BOO Assets.
- Drive operational efficiency strategies by utilising Lean and Six Sigma Principles.
- Perform SPV logs for plants under your portfolio.
- Serve as Technical Advisor for upcoming plants per region.
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Title: Operations Portfolio Coordinator; OPC
Company: Terra Firma
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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