Regional Manager - Solar (Photovoltaic) - (m/f/n) - Dubbo, Dubbo & Central NSW | Australia04/09/2024Australia / 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 services
liaising with the client, other professionals, visitors, and members of the public
involved with hiring team members
coordinating and supervising team members
maintaining plant, spares, equipment and vehicles
involved in selecting tools and materials
making safety inspections and ensuring site safety
checking and preparing site reports, designs and drawings
maintaining quality control procedures
monitoring alarms and performance of the plant and equipment
finding ways to prevent problems and to solve any that crop up
assessing and minimizing risk
writing reports and keeping on top of paperwork
involved in negotiating supply and subcontractor contracts as well as securing permits and licences
involved 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 approvals
Management of on-site subcontractors and visitors includingInductions
On-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 schedule
Coordinate and deliver annual maintenance within acceptable timeframes
Respond to faults within guidelines
Plan and support additional project and site rectification work
Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:
Execute works in accordance with preventive maintenance program
Works 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 & inverters
Cleaning of modules, inverters or associated electrical components
Servicing of datalogger and communication equipment
Civil works and ground maintenance (where required)Promptly identify, locate, and respond to all fault situations
Execution 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 structure
Carry out Due Diligence site and paperwork inspections
Documentation
WHS – Induction, Prestart, Take5, SOP’s, SWMS’s
Daily 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 system
including the supervision of such entries of your direct reports
Additional 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 scope
Proactive identification of potentially necessary and appropriate additional works or retrofitting’s for the PV installation
Interface function / Direct reporting lines
Continuous reporting to Solar Asset Manager
Supervise 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 public
Development and maintain good team dynamics
Implementation of Performance Management measures where necessary using tools provided by ENcome Australia Management for direct reporting lines
Integrated Management System (IMS)
Abide by the WHS, Environment, and Quality processes established by ENcome Australia Management
Help develop and review local IMS procedures
Induct workers and visitors to site, maintaining documentation
Conduct and file Daily Pre-Start meetings documentation
Reporting and investigating incidents and near misses
Use the lone working protection system/process as provided by ENcome where required
Ensure team members familiar with and following IMS procedures
Making safety inspections and ensuring site safety
Training
Keeps an updated level of knowledge in their area of expertise by ongoing trainings
About You:
Demonstrate strong organisation skills with excellent problem solving and effective communication skills
Be reliable, organised and team focused with a tenacious, can-do approach
Desire to achieve ownership of customer relations, site conditions and performance and exceed expectations
Professional communication skills both verbal and written
Accuracy and strong attention to detail
Well-developed organisation skills
Skills:
Excellent photovoltaic knowledge, particularly in construction, commissioning and maintenance of solar power plants
Ability to plan and coordinate work and resources
Ability to respond to and diagnose plant issues/faults
Using software to manage and record site and project work
Use SCADA to review alarms and performance of plant
Ability to work with and manage site technicians, contractors and trades assistants
Microsoft software – Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to make use of IT equipment (software and hardware) to connect to solar farm components
Ability to use software tools and methodologies to analyse plant performance to support root cause analysis
Experience/Qualifications:
10 years’ experience as an industrial electrician working on Low Voltage (LV) systems
Experience in a Regional, State or National multi-site role. Preferable in an industrial, and or Operations & Maintenance environment
Experience in wage management and rostering
5 years’ experience as an industrial electrician working on High Voltage (HV) systems with High Voltage Switching Operator experience
Experience working on DC electrical systems
Experience in Induction & Training of new staff and implementation of company policies and procedures
Experience with Data Communications (optic fibre, SCADA, data logger, routers, data bus system, internet connections
WHS reporting experience
Experience in working with trades, technicians and capability to interface with clients
Experience in the field of and passion for renewable energies, large-scale solar photovoltaics installations
A valid Electrical Qualification for performing all electrical works relevant to Solar Farms and the respective Australian state
A valid Driver’s Licence
Relevant Safety Certifications – White card
Valid First Aid & Low Voltage Rescue / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (LVR/CPR) accreditation
Valid High Voltage Switching Operations (HSVO) Certificate
What we offer:
Collaborate with an international and dynamic team
Work with a market leader in solar O&M
Company residential accommodation provided (while on shift/where applicable)
Flexible working hours and modern equipment
Employee Assistance Program
Training for professional development provided
5/2 roster is available offering work/life balance to the successful candidate#J-18808-Ljbffr
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