We are looking for an experienced Wind Farm Site Manager based in Copperton, Northern Cape.

This is an intial 2 month contract with the possibility of extending permanent.

Duties & Responsibilities
Manage plant logistics and warehouse spare parts.
Coordinate plant activities to maintain a plant equipment contractual availability
Develop maintenance schedules in conjunction with adhering to OEM specifications.
Carry out all legal aspects for plant equipment,
Liaise with Eskom, local municipality and community liaison officer; Technology Support Engineers, and the LCR in terms of plant up time and activities being carried out in the plant.
Manage plant personnel as such as to create opportunities for their development looking for getting their best effort for the plant activities.
Structure personnel, fleet and Technology Services to support and respond to plant operations at any given time.
Manage contracts issued, from Security, Substation Services, Road, building maintenance and plant maintenance services and other similar in order to ensure best results.
Finance application and monthly reporting.
Carry out MV/HV switching operations for maintenance and inspection purposes.
Provide statutory compliant machinery, equipment and facilities
Perform regular traceable inspections of quality and safety of the plant equipment/assets.
Prepare plant reports to keep O&M fully informed about plant performance, results, and criticalities, others necessary to better run the plant.
Parts of the Technology equipment is automated, therefore ensuring all components pertaining to plant and substation communications are in order (including spares), collecting, quantifying data from different systems.
Trace favorable conditions for executing maintenance versus production.
Compiling and submission of Monthly Reports, and generation of plant update reports to General Management.
Review of equipment performance with supporting departments
Trace machine performance through Power curves, Production analysis, Alarms and faults.
Management of Safe execution of daily tasks through provided
Track performance of the Technology and local contractors.
Provide required performance and planning and site activity reports as required by the Support Departments and Stakeholders.
Providing input and support to all stakeholder meetings.

Desired Experience & Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical-scientific field accredited by recognized South Africa Council or Institute; Professional Engineer is preferential.
At least 5 years work experience in wind industry or similar technical role in Operation and Maintenance of wind farms.
Knowledge of national and international contracts for services and materials in the energy sector.
Experience in operation and maintenance of HV/MV equipment & systems. GMR2.1 Certify formation.
Government Certificate of Competency will be advantageous.
Knowledge in the grid code compliance of South Africa is advantageous
Ability and willingness to travel and take temporary assignments on different locations in South Africa.
Valid driver's license

Package & Remuneration
Salary: R52 000 per month
Contract: Initial 2 months (possibility of extension to permanent)

Location: Garob Wind Farm, Copperton (Siyathemba Local Municipality), Northern Cape