Operations and Maintenance Engineer Solar PV(Taraba)
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Job Summary
Operations Management:
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of the companys power projects to maintain peak performance.
Monitor system performance analyze data and promptly troubleshoot faults to minimize downtime.
Preventive Maintenance
Develop and implement Maintenance Job Routines (MJRs) and work packets.
Conduct routine inspections testing and scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment efficiency and reliability.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities spare parts inventory and equipment performance.
Corrective Maintenance
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical mechanical and software issues in solar power systems.
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement improvement initiatives.
Performance Optimization:
Conduct energy calculations inspections and performance analysis to enhance system efficiency.
Prepare and execute system performance improvement plans.
HSE and Compliance:
Ensure all maintenance activities meet Havenhills HSE requirements and comply with local state and federal regulations including NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA standards.
Actively identify mitigate and close out safety hazards during maintenance activities.
Team and Vendor Clarification
Collaborate with service contractors to ensure efficient vendor-based maintenance tasks.
Supervise on-site inspections repairs and specialized services.
Reporting and Documentation:
Prepare and submit performance reports incident records and maintenance documentation.
Continuous Improvement
Evaluate current operating and maintenance procedures providing recommendations for improvement.
Undertake assignments aimed at process optimization and enhanced system reliability.
Education:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in solar PV operations and maintenance.
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of solar PV systems inverters and transformers.
Expertise in troubleshooting energy calculations and system optimization.
Certifications:
COREN Registered Engineer (preferred).
Relevant certifications (e.g. Mini-Grid Design SPVIS NAPTIN).
Professional Memberships:
Membership in professional associations like the NSE NEMSA NIPE etc.
Other Skills:
Excellent problem-solving and team management abilities.
Proficiency in root cause analysis and system performance optimization.
Travel Requirement:
Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.
Required Skills:
Problem Solving Analytical Thinking Communication Skills Team Collaboration Time Management
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
