Mechanical Pv Technician

Mechanical PV TechnicianMarket-related Salary PackageNorthern CapePurposePerform operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks at the facility to achieve optimum performance of the Solar Farm at all times. Ensure the safety and reliability of machinery to optimize plant availability.Key Responsibilities:Mechanical Support•Perform relevant tasks and actions to keep the Solar Farm operating optimally at all times with maximum availability.•Proactive repair of component replacement to prevent complete failure or downtime.•Perform servicing, troubleshooting and repair of the solar panel and mechanical components in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.•Ensure efficiency of the solar panels whilst observing the sites safety, quality and environmental rules and laws.•Apply troubleshooting, corrective, predictive and preventative maintenances and inspections whilst attending to every incident that could adversely affect the Solar Farm's operations.•Assist specialist and subcontractor activity during main component exchanges or maintenance.Reporting•Capture tasks on the O&M management systems (Work order) on a daily basis•Provide daily feedback to the Technical Supervisor of the solar farm team after completion of each work day.•Report safety matters, incidents/near misses to management/safety department.•Report all material consumptions and low stock levels to the warehouse technician timeously.Tools and equipment•Responsible for tools (tools to be marked), material and property of the company including vehicles.•Manage and maintain the material logistics and maintenance of provided tools.Safety, health and environmental (SHE) compliance•Ensure compliance with the company's health, safety, and environmental rules and regulations and report any incidents/near misses immediately to superiors.Qualification and Experience:•N4 Mechanical Engineering•Must have completed Mechanical (Fitting or Millwright) Trade Test•2 years working experience in a mechanical trade or in similar post