O&M Manager for Solar Power Plant -O&M
- Location: Selangor
- Salary: Market related
#Responsibilities -
? Responsible for Operation and Maintenance activities of Solar plant.
? Responsible for Co-ordinating with O&M operator along with other local bodies
? Should be having understanding on basic solar plant data analysis.
? Performing inspection, testing, troubleshooting / repairs on site including PV DC operations, AC HV (upto 220kV)/LV systems, Network communications and monitoring Inverter diagnostics and repairs.
? Identify problems and develop corrective action plan as per OEM recommended procedures.
? Responsible for generating schedules and carrying out preventive maintenance activities as per schedules.
? Provide timely reports from field operations, status and constructive feedbacks as required.
? Responsible for generating Production/MIS reports, log reports etc. as prescribed.
? Adhere to Quality, Health & Safety policies at site.
? Interaction in coordination with O&M operator with various vendors, OEM's, stakeholders, etc.
#Skills_Required -
? Professional knowledge: Good technical & operational knowledge of Solar plant and the equipment's installed in the solar plant.
? Should be a problem solver.
? Analytical Skills: Posses good analytical skills to analyse the performance of solar plant viz - projected KPIs vs Actual KPIs.
? Communication Skills: Good communication skills in English / Malay, write and speak clearly.
? Computer Proficiency - Good command on MS office, Excel, Power point, etc.
Qualifications -
? 3 or 4 years of regular or part-time Engineering Degree / Technology Degree in Electrical or Electronics or both.
? Should have knowledge and worked in Solar parks for at least 04 - 05 years.
? Good command over English language.
? Proficiency in Malaya Language will be an additional benefit.
? Beneficial if candidate possess a 132kV or 33kV Electrical Malaysian Lic.
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