Our client, a leading international Renewable Energy company, is currently on the hunt for a Head of Technical Services (O&M), to be based in Johannesburg.
Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA is non-negotiable!
Overview:
The Head of Technical Services will join the Operation & Maintenance department and reports directly to the O&M Head of Solar. He/She will be responsible for providing technical leadership and executing solar power plant engineering delivery through planning, leading, organising, and controlling the day-to-day functions of Technical Support, Data Driven Maintenance, Electrical Balance of Plant, and Control, Instrumentation and Automation.
Knowledge and experience:
- More than 5 years of plant engineering management experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly in solar technology.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; an MBA will be an advantage.
- ECSA Accreditation (compulsory).
- Positive attitude and mindset.
- At least 7 years of experience in the electrical industry.
- Strong experience in managing technical/engineering teams.
- Strong knowledge in preventive and corrective maintenance philosophies.
- Very good knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance.
- Knowledge of SCADA systems, and Control and Instrumentation.
- Technically astute in MW/HV substations and electrical balance of plant.
- Fluent English, both spoken and written.
