ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.• Lead and assist the AESAOM's O&M business areas to optimally operate and maintain renewable energy generation assets in South Africa, aligned to the O&M Agreement with the Owners ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.• Lead and assist the AESAOM's O&M business areas to optimally operate and maintain renewable energy generation assets in South Africa, aligned to the O&M Agreement with the Owners• Lead and assist the company and its Maintenance Services, ensuring a safe operation.• Together with the AESAG General Manager: O&M, ensure the Maintenance Services provided to internal and external clients meets all policies, procedures, contracts, and regulations.• Ensure highly motivated work environment and provide guidance to support Plant Managers to ensure optimal performance from site staff. Job Description Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations in terms of the O&M Agreement with the Owners.Provide oversight and guidance to Plant Managers in delivering maintenance services, in order to maximize availability, production and revenue from generation assets on behalf of asset owners.Ensure a continuous improvement culture is maintained within the production business area.Responsible to review Maintenance Plans prepared by Plant Managers.Develop a culture of health, safety and quality, ensuring the maintenance of safe working practices and compliance with regulation.Responsible to give input into or develop (as appropriate), monitor and manage the OPEX and CAPEX budgets for AESAOM and the owners.Report on safety, technical, budget, contractual and resource issues, based on input from Plant Managers.Give input into and ensure the deployment of improvement and development strategies on siteResponsible to meet target deadlines for special plant improvement projects.Accountable to review, approve and send reports to external stakeholders.Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers and contractors.Assist Plant Managers or the Owner to manage the relationship with Eskom and applicable authorities.Influence and work with other sections of ACCIONA to develop the operations and maintenance of generation assets.Ensure that a strong working relationship is maintained with ACCIONA with respect to common processes and procedures.Delegate responsibilities to the chain of command while upholding all company policies and procedures.Develops, evaluates and motivates for the reward of the staff.Ensures that the assets' O&M systems are applied, consistent with overall company policies and guidelines. Required Skills and Competencies General knowledge of and experience with operation and maintenance of medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers, protective relay systems, inverters, wind turbines and high voltage transformers and high voltage switching.Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree, ECSA registered (required).Ideally, holder of a GCC (Factories) or working towards this.5 years' proven managerial experience within wind/solar energy environment.Must be able to travel within South Africa and abroad.Must have a proactive approach.Excellent negotiation skillsExcellent communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to motivate and lead people holding employees accountable.Excellent delegation skillsExcellent reporting skills in writing and presentation.Valid driver's licenseClear criminal and credit recordAs a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition. We are 'Top Employer 2024'!GLOBAL LEADERSHIP.ACCIONA revalidates this certificate in Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, United States, Canada, Chile and South Africa, and obtains it for the first time in Peru and the Philippines.
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