Plant supervisor Full-Time

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• Following the completion of their Solar PV plant, our client is looking for a Plant supervisor to manager and supervise the Operations and Maintenance activities of the Solar PV plant under his/her control;
• You will need to ensure the health and safety of all people and equipment whilst ensuring maximum possible energy production at all times.

Detailed Job description:

Reporting to the O&M Manager, you will:

Management:

• Manage and supervise all personnel on site, including contractors and visitors;
• Operate and manage the Plant in accordance with the O&M Operating System requirements;
• Mentor staff and manage corrective action as per HR guidelines;
• Implement, maintain and drive HSE systems and principles at the Plant;
• Act as the HSE Responsible Manager in accordance with the appointment from the Vice President Operations & Maintenance;
• Manage and communicate as appropriate with all stakeholders including Owners, Local Community, Land Owners, Utility, etc;
• Manage spare parts and stock;
• Ensure all Maintenance is performed on time and as per requirement;
• Ensure Corrective Maintenance is performed as promptly as possible in a safe manner;
• Appoint and manage all required appointees and ensure that duties are executed as required;
• Ensure that an Appointed Person on Duty (APD) is always available on site;
• Ensure all SSOM Plant Safety Regulations (SSOM-PSR) and Operational Regulations for High Voltage Systems (SSOM-ORHVS) requirements are adhered to;
• Ensure all Warranties and Supplier Guarantees are kept intact.

Reporting:

• Ensure recordkeeping of all activities and events;
•  Ensure daily, weekly, monthly and all other required reports are accurate and on time;
• Support O&M Manager in reporting and investigations.

Perform general and ad hoc duties:

• Ensure optimal operation of the Plant by using trend analysis and other optimisation tools and techniques;
• Perform LV and HV switching as per Authorisation level;
• Perform work as per qualifications, experience and Authorisation level.

List Key skills / Key words:

• Pr. tech eng;
• National diploma;
• Solar PV Management.