Solar Operations Manager

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeSite Full time $100,000 - $150,000
Job Opportunity:

A key role has become available in a leading solar company for an experienced professional to oversee the operations and maintenance (O&M) of over 330 MW of utility-scale Solar PV plants across multiple sites in Victoria.

This position combines technical site management and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) leadership, ensuring optimal plant performance, stakeholder coordination, and strict compliance with safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team including O&M Site Managers, Engineers, Electricians, and HSE Managers to achieve peak plant efficiency.
  • Manage the day-to-day performance of multiple Solar PV assets (Karadoc, Yatpool, Bannerton) to ensure high inverter availability and system uptime.
  • Oversee SCADA operations using platforms such as SIEMENS, Schneider, GPM, and AZZO, in collaboration with the Spain-based Control Centre and industry entities (AEMO, Powercor, Overwatch, Alinta, NSP).
  • Monitor plant performance metrics, automate reporting, and reduce preventable performance losses through data analysis and actionable insights.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement:

  • Maintain strong working relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular client meetings to provide operational updates, resolve issues, and manage subcontractors across areas such as HV switching, thermography, vegetation management, IT systems, and fire safety compliance.

HSE Leadership:

  • Enforce rigorous safety and environmental protocols across all sites, including: Daily pre-starts, Weekly toolbox meetings, Emergency response drills, Monthly audits, Ongoing site inspections.
  • Manage the timely submission of performance and HSE reports, ensuring regulatory compliance across all assets.
  • Raise and track technical support tickets (SMA inverters, NEXTRACKER systems) and assist in the preparation of work orders and procedural documentation.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in large-scale solar O&M, site supervision, or asset management.
  • Strong understanding of SCADA systems and solar inverter technologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of HSE legislation, practices, and auditing in the renewable energy or construction sector.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate with multinational clients, subcontractors, and technical teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage time-sensitive reporting and regulatory submissions.

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