Regional Manager - Solar (Photovoltaic) - (m/f/n) - Dubbo, Dubbo & Central NSW | Australia 04/09/2024 Australia / APAC
ENcome Australia is currently looking for an experienced, flexible and highly motivated individual to lead & support our ENcome AU - NSW site teams across NSW region. With the position to be based at Dubbo, Central NSW. Interested? Read more about the position here.
The ENcome group is an independent service provider for the operation of photovoltaic power plants with a clear focus on Operation and Maintenance (O&M), Technical Asset Management (TAM), as well as Engineering & Advisory services. Since its introduction to the Australian market in 2017, ENcome has expanded its operational base to include 600MWp of O&M capacity with sites in Queensland and New South Wales. With a professional team of highly qualified employees, supported by a 24/7 Control Room, ENcome ensures the maximum yield for each PV power plant.
Due to strong growth, we are seeking experienced, flexible and highly motivated individual to lead & support our ENcome AU - NSW site teams across NSW region. With the position to be based at Dubbo, Central NSW.
Regional Manager - Solar (Photovoltaic) (m/f/n) Full timeKey Responsibilities: Site Management: supervising and overseeing the solar farm(s), ensuring that the client's specifications and requirements are met, reviewing progress and liaising closely with Solar Asset Manager, projects and technical servicesliaising with the client, other professionals, visitors, and members of the publicinvolved with hiring team memberscoordinating and supervising team membersmaintaining plant, spares, equipment and vehiclesinvolved in selecting tools and materialsmaking safety inspections and ensuring site safetychecking and preparing site reports, designs and drawingsmaintaining quality control proceduresmonitoring alarms and performance of the plant and equipmentfinding ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop upassessing and minimizing riskwriting reports and keeping on top of paperworkinvolved in negotiating supply and subcontractor contracts as well as securing permits and licencesinvolved in controlling local budgets and costs for the solar farm(s)Resource management of assigned equipment, plant and people within assigned solar farm(s) including but not limited to leave approvalsManagement of on-site subcontractors and visitors includingInductionsOn-site WHS documentation including printing and filing of SWMS, licences, etc.Maintenance, repair and retrofitting: Take part in planning of and commit to annual maintenance scheduleCoordinate and deliver annual maintenance within acceptable timeframesRespond to faults within guidelinesPlan and support additional project and site rectification workTypical tasks include, but are not limited to:
Execute works in accordance with preventive maintenance programWorks on-site are usually scheduled in close consultation with the Solar Asset Manager and include but are not limited to:Replacement of key components, such as PV modules, tracker motors & invertersCleaning of modules, inverters or associated electrical componentsServicing of datalogger and communication equipmentCivil works and ground maintenance (where required)Promptly identify, locate, and respond to all fault situationsExecution of project works (which may be with assistance/supervision of Subcontractor)Continuous and timely documentation of all site works with agreed systems, templates or reporting structureCarry out Due Diligence site and paperwork inspectionsDocumentation WHS – Induction, Prestart, Take5, SOP's, SWMS'sDaily time tracking of each working hour allocated to sites or projects (by using time tracking system)including the supervision of such entries of your direct reportsFull documentation of all work performed in the ENcome CMMS systemincluding the supervision of such entries of your direct reportsAdditional Work: Basic understanding of which services are included in ENcome's service contract for the allocated site(s) and identify continuously where works are not included in the scopeProactive identification of potentially necessary and appropriate additional works or retrofitting's for the PV installationInterface function / Direct reporting lines Continuous reporting to Solar Asset ManagerSupervise team members, Field Technicians or Trade Assistants of the assigned solar farm(s)Including training in tools used by ENcome (e.g. CMMS, Accounting, etc.)Supervise, liaise and support technical services (such as vegetation management) for delivery of additional services for the solar farm(s)liaising with the client, other professionals, visitors, and members of the publicDevelopment and maintain good team dynamicsImplementation of Performance Management measures where necessary using tools provided by ENcome Australia Management for direct reporting linesIntegrated Management System (IMS) Abide by the WHS, Environment, and Quality processes established by ENcome Australia ManagementHelp develop and review local IMS proceduresInduct workers and visitors to site, maintaining documentationConduct and file Daily Pre-Start meetings documentationReporting and investigating incidents and near missesUse the lone working protection system/process as provided by ENcome where requiredEnsure team members familiar with and following IMS proceduresMaking safety inspections and ensuring site safetyTraining Keeps an updated level of knowledge in their area of expertise by ongoing trainingsAbout You: Demonstrate strong organisation skills with excellent problem solving and effective communication skillsBe reliable, organised and team focused with a tenacious, can-do approachDesire to achieve ownership of customer relations, site conditions and performance and exceed expectationsProfessional communication skills both verbal and writtenAccuracy and strong attention to detailWell-developed organisation skillsSkills: Excellent photovoltaic knowledge, particularly in construction, commissioning and maintenance of solar power plantsAbility to plan and coordinate work and resourcesAbility to respond to and diagnose plant issues/faultsUsing software to manage and record site and project workUse SCADA to review alarms and performance of plantAbility to work with and manage site technicians, contractors and trades assistantsMicrosoft software – Word, Excel, OutlookAbility to make use of IT equipment (software and hardware) to connect to solar farm componentsAbility to use software tools and methodologies to analyse plant performance to support root cause analysisExperience/Qualifications: 10 years' experience as an industrial electrician working on Low Voltage (LV) systemsExperience in a Regional, State or National multi-site role. Preferable in an industrial, and or Operations & Maintenance environmentExperience in wage management and rostering5 years' experience as an industrial electrician working on High Voltage (HV) systems with High Voltage Switching Operator experienceExperience working on DC electrical systemsExperience in Induction & Training of new staff and implementation of company policies and proceduresExperience with Data Communications (optic fibre, SCADA, data logger, routers, data bus system, internet connectionsWHS reporting experienceExperience in working with trades, technicians and capability to interface with clientsExperience in the field of and passion for renewable energies, large-scale solar photovoltaics installationsA valid Electrical Qualification for performing all electrical works relevant to Solar Farms and the respective Australian stateA valid Driver's LicenceRelevant Safety Certifications – White cardValid First Aid & Low Voltage Rescue / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (LVR/CPR) accreditationValid High Voltage Switching Operations (HSVO) CertificateWhat we offer: Collaborate with an international and dynamic teamWork with a market leader in solar O&M Company residential accommodation provided (while on shift/where applicable)Flexible working hours and modern equipmentEmployee Assistance Program Training for professional development provided5/2 roster is available offering work/life balance to the successful candidate#J-18808-Ljbffr
