O&M Engineer / Performance Analyst Solar PV

We are seeking an O&M Engineer / Performance Analyst – Solar PV to ensure our client's operating solar plants continue to perform efficiently, safely and in line with design expectations over the long term.

This role focuses on post-commissioning operations, combining engineering insight, data analysis and hands-on problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Performance & Monitoring

• Monitor solar plant performance using SCADA, monitoring platforms and performance dashboards
• Track key metrics such as energy yield, PR (Performance Ratio), availability and losses
• Analyse data trends to identify underperformance, degradation or abnormal behaviour
• Prepare performance reports for internal teams, asset owners, or clients

Operations & Maintenance

• Plan and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Coordinate with site technicians, O&M contractors and vendors for inspections and repairs
• Troubleshoot issues related to inverters, strings, combiner boxes, transformers, sensors and communication systems
• Support site visits and fault diagnosis when alarms or performance drops occur

Warranty & Asset Management

• Manage equipment warranties
• Identify warranty-claimable issues and liaise with OEMs for rectification or replacement
• Maintain asset documentation, service records and maintenance logs

Optimisation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and availability
• Support system upgrades, optimisation initiatives or retrofits when required
• Provide technical input for long-term asset health and lifecycle management

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or related Engineering
• Experience in solar PV O&M, power plants or electrical systems preferred
• Familiar with SCADA systems, monitoring platforms and performance analysis
• Understanding of solar PV system components and fault behaviour
• Comfortable working with data, reports and technical documentation
• Able to work independently while coordinating with multiple stakeholders