Solar O&M Technician

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Staff Solutions Recruitment
Gauteng
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
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4 days ago
Job description

As the Solar O&M Technician, you will be responsible for providing technical support, managing operations and maintenance (O&M) services, and ensuring efficient solar installations and customer satisfaction.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  1. Technical Support and Product Management
    • Monitor and review system performance data to identify areas for improvement.
    • Prepare performance reports and recommend system upgrades or enhancements.
    • Provide troubleshooting support for complex issues and escalate when necessary.
    • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials to ensure smooth technical processes.
    • Conduct market research to identify opportunities for product improvements and collaborate with R&D for product enhancements.
    • Manage the lifecycle of solar products, ensuring timely updates and rollouts.
  2. Customer Service
    • Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and concerns.
    • Proactively follow up with clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
    • Log, track, and resolve customer complaints or service issues, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
    • Gather and analyze customer feedback, preparing satisfaction reports and identifying areas for improvement.
  3. O&M Scheduling & Implementation
    • Develop and coordinate detailed schedules for regular maintenance tasks.
    • Oversee the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure adherence to schedules.
    • Ensure that necessary tools and equipment are available for maintenance tasks.
    • Monitor progress and keep stakeholders updated on task completion.
  4. Maintenance
    • Develop and manage maintenance project plans and timelines.
    • Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure material availability for maintenance tasks.
    • Prepare completion reports and ensure all maintenance documentation is up to date.
    • Implement quality assurance processes to ensure high-quality maintenance outcomes.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

  1. Experience: Minimum: 3 years of experience in Solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M). Advantageous: 5 years of proven experience in Solar O&M or a related field.
  2. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of solar system performance monitoring and troubleshooting. Familiarity with standard operating procedures and technical processes. Experience with customer service and feedback collection in a technical field. Knowledge of scheduling, implementing, and overseeing maintenance tasks.
  3. Behavioral Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with customers and internal teams. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Proactive in identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. Strong organizational and time management skills.

Additional Information:

Work Environment: The role may require occasional travel to customer sites and working with a variety of equipment.

Important Contacts: You will collaborate with customers, team members, procurement, and the R&D department to ensure product enhancements and timely service delivery.

If you are a skilled Solar O&M Technician with a passion for sustainability and customer service, this is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team.

Apply today and contribute to the growing solar industry!

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