Area Engineer

The Operations and Maintenance Area Engineer (OMAE) is tasked to ensure all managed solar PV systems are fully operational, safe and producing at or above expectations. Furthermore, the OMAE ensures that all works on Solar PV systems meet or exceed the company's operation targets. The Engineer represents the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) department in construction sites, ensuring adherence to plans, high installation quality and needs for the safe, efficient and consistent performance of the systems. He is properly trained, organized, and has access to tools and parts needed to execute the assigned tasks. Additionally, the OMAE acts as the first level of support, managing both internal and external stakeholders.

Troubleshooting. Rectification and special client requests

• Handles and resolves all site issues assigned
• Adheres with the maintenance schedules determined by the team
• Monitors preventive maintenance activity compliance
• Frequently inspects facilities to determine potential problems and recommend the necessary repair or maintenance.
• Escalates problems to O&M Manager that require Level 4 support.
• Analyze deviations from the expected values, create and execute action plans for rectifications to bring projects to the expected output
• All sites under O&M need to be checked for:

-Energy production

-Panel Efficiency

-Inverter Efficiency

-Irradiance

-Weather

-Availability

-Performance Ratio

• Other data as needed
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and protection regulations
• (Online) Monitoring and adjusting of Solar PV System production, parameters, functionality, and safety
• Troubleshoots Solar PV Equipment (i.e. MDPs, inverters, power optimizers, sensors, Communications, etc.)
• Analyzes data gathered and aims for continuous improvement
• Goes on-site for rectifications and documentations
• Generate work orders, enter comprehensive job details, and assign work to qualified team members if needed
• Helps with the development of maintenance procedures
• Recommend upgrades, overhauls, and other changes to major systems and equipment Actively participate in projects (e.g. remodeling or renovation).
• Stakeholder Management
• Acts as the first and third level of support for customers, understanding issues that are reported through different channels such as escalations from the second level of support, Messenger Apps, text/SMS, emails, calls, etc.

Reporting

• Prepares and updates System production reports: Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Sends official
• Quarterly and Annual System Production Reports
• Projected vs. Actual
• Ensures all reports and logs are documented as per company policy (e.g. CRM for Customer Support Issues and
• IRs)
• Tagging and logging of incident reports (IR) in CRM or other Software as provided until resolution of issues
• Monitors IR, ensuring timely resolution
• Ensures that communication with clients are logged for ease of reference (e.g. E-mail or physical documents versus phone calls), and are uploaded on IR log.
• Oversee and enforce good record-keeping practices (be it pen and paper or CMMS software like Limble).

Research and Development

• Stays up to date with the latest news and Information on Solar PV Operations and Maintenance
• Reports on any new information about internal improvements regarding Operations and Maintenance
• Secures knowledge about best practices in the field

Field work

• Assists in the Punch Listing of new projects and oversees resolution of findings before turnover, in cooperation with Quality Assurance personnel
• Conducts and/or assists in Testing & Commissioning of new projects
• Assists quality assurance team on audit on the company's PV assets and recommends process and functional improvement
• Check that the premises are safe and not in violation of any regulations
• Where necessary, assists the O&M team or Client on site
• Occasionally inspect the quality of performed maintenance work
• Help out with day-to-day equipment maintenance work when needed
• Cross checks the accuracy of the as-built plans used on site
• Provides assistance and inputs to the design team during site inspections for system design and changes as needed

Budgeting

• Assists O&M Manager/PIC in preparation of weekly/monthly fund requests
• Keeps track of the assigned funds, makes sure the liquidations are complete, correct and submitted in a timely manner
• Prepares cost projections for their tasks and manages the funds responsibly while ensuring to not overpay for materials or services.
• Recommend budget items, contributing to the development of an annual maintenance budget.

Team Management

• Provides input to O&M Manager/PIC for the scheduling of activities
• Acts as supervisor to field personnel assigned to Operations & Maintenance
• Trains and builds knowledge of the team through trainings, guidance and supervision
• Provides input for performance evaluations and gives feedback to team members
• Provide support and advice during staff recruitment and ensure the proper onboarding and training process.
• Communicate policies, procedures, and any updates to maintenance staff.
• Check that every single job is executed on time, to the budget, and without compromising building users' safety.
• Actively discuss staff-related challenges with senior management.
• Assist the O&M Manager/PIC in other works as needed
• Build trust relations with partners and other site personnel
• Assist with cross-departmental requests
• Keep an eye on materials and spare parts inventory
• Assists with technical plans revision on AutoCad when needed
• Verifies the accuracy of data such as built plans, Helioscope forecasts, and PVSyst reports during site turnover.

Education

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a related field.
• With COSH or BOSH Certificate

Skills

• Has worked in a similar field and similar profession Minimum number of years in a similar field: 2 years Familiarity with:
• Solar PV system components (inverters, modules, optimizers, etc.)
• O&M procedures (preventive, corrective, predictive maintenance) o Root cause analysis and incident reporting
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• Flextime
• Health insurance
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Staff meals provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Misamis Oriental: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Operation management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Electrical Engineer (Preferred)

Location:

• Misamis Oriental (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person