Team Lead, O&M (IC6)

Apply to join our team as an O&M Team Lead.

Our O&M team is growing and we are looking to hire an Operations & Maintenance Team Lead to join our O&M Team.  You will lead O&M teams to operate and maintain a diverse portfolio of solar PV facilities managed by MASE across the region.  As O&M Team Lead your main responsibilities will be to:

1. Full ownership and responsibility of all aspects of the day to day operation of the assets under your team's care. 
2. Implement plant operating and maintenance plans. 
3. Manage, supervise and lead plant operating and maintenance teams, service partners, and nominated subcontractors.
4. Manage all aspects of technical interface with clients, stakeholders and all related parties.

Your designation level will be IC 6.  You will report to the VP O&M.

Your main tasks and responsibilities are:

1. Manage all aspects of the day to day operation of the facility in accordance with contractual obligations, best practices and relevant standards and procedures.
2. Prepare and implement plant operating and maintenance plans and procedures ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations, prudent practices, as well as client and OEM requirements.
3. Select, assist in the recruitment of, train, and manage plant operating and maintenance teams.
4. Prepare, review and approve all relevant periodical and ad hoc technical and non-technical reports.
5. Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and periodic status reports.
6. Assist in the development and implementation of business development and delivery strategies, services and value propositions.
7. Interface and coordinate with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, suppliers, and all relevant third parties.
8. Lead the technical process associated with procurement of parts, materials, and services and support for the resolution of technical issues.
9. Ensure compliance with all project safety, environment and contractual responsibilities and obligations.
10. Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise across all subject matters.
11. Perform routine quality assurance and OHS checks of your team's work.  Continuously implement improvements and enhancements to elevate the quality and safety of your team's work.
12. Continuously train, develop, grow and support your team.
13. Take responsibility for the wellbeing and on-job satisfaction of your team.
14. Assist your team in various solar maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
15. Conduct periodical performance reviews and submit feedback and recommendations.
16. Coordinate with other O&M teams to optimize resources and enhance O&M services across MASE's entire asset under management portfolio.

You must demonstrate the following skillset, as minimum:

• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/leadership/management experience within a technical field.
• Demonstrated track record of previous team supervision satisfaction (we may ask for references of subordinates).
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the operations, maintenance and/or management of solar PV facilities across all components and operating voltage levels (LV, MV and HV).
• Experience in the operation of various SCADA systems.
• Skilled in the use of testing and diagnostics equipment and tools such as thermographic electrical inspection, I-V Curve tracing, meggers, and ground fault detection.
• Knowledge of applicable grid interconnection and operating standards.
• Ability to read and understand single line diagrams and electrical documentation. 
• Computer proficiency with typical software (MS Office, AutoCAD, SCADA, etc.).
• Excellent technical reporting and analysis skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to work outdoors in challenging weather environments.
• The position will require the ability to remotely manage projects, and candidate must be willing to travel to site locations as often as required.
• Willingness to work at nights during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.

Note to candidates: we will only consider candidates who are able to demonstrate these minimum skillset requirements.  Please attach a covering letter with your application providing background on this.