Site Operation Lead

We are seeking a Site Lead to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Merredin Solar Farm.

Reporting to the O&M Manager, the Site Lead will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the solar farm while maintaining optimal performance of all equipment.

• Key Results Areas
• Promote the safety of people, Zero Harm
• Identify task hazards and assess task risks and implement strategies to control risks
• Plant and minimise LTI’s and HEI’s and environmental incidents
• Issue work permits and insure the people attending site are inducted
• Meet or exceed Operational Availability, 99%, of the Merredin Solar Farm
• Completing all inspection and testing work according to the required schedule
• Identifying any condition-based maintenance requirements, gain the required approvals, schedule and complete the work
• Work with other Risen Technical skills to ensure solar plant performance gaps are resolved as quickly as practical
• Manage the site budget and report emerging issues that will impact the delivery of the Budget commitment
• Ensure all work (labour and materials) is accounted for by the Services providers
• Check invoicing promptly and minimise work in progress
• Ensure tasks are scheduled, approved and carried out to meet or exceed Risen performance guarantee
• Manage the site spares inventory and ensure spares are replenished after use as quickly as possible
• Improve contract management processes and work quality to meet correct standards
• Monitor and control all resource requirements to meet workgroup business needs
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training or recruitment to ensure correct skills are available
• Contribute strongly to the development Risen
• Manage CMMS system to ensure jobs under your control are always in a known state
• Ability to prioritise, schedule, and logistically support multiple projects in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Able to create asset maintenance plans in CMMS
• Entry of OA requests in the procurement system, as well as tracking available funds in maintenance blanket purchase orders
• Scheduling preventive maintenance activities through a common, network-wide CMMS and may also help with floor activities as needed
• Providing training so each tech understands and is able to utilise the CMMS tool
• Interacting with other similar roles in the network to share best practices, lessons learned, and even plan and setup central network parts storage where value-added

Skills and Experience

• Electrician License holder, preferred to be a nominee on an electrician contractor's license
• HV switching qualifications and experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the solar or renewable energy industry
• Knowledge of solar plant operations, including inverters, transformers, and other electrical equipment
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and coordinate the work of others effectively
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and other plant control systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality
• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred but not mandatory
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