Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building, and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Main purpose of position:
Currently we are looking for a Control and Monitoring (CMC) Officer in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our CMC Officer you will be responsible for the Monitoring of the global portfolio of PV Power Plants and Battery power plants at the Control and Monitoring Centre in Cape Town. The CMC Officer will assist with using a Computerized Maintenance Monitoring System (CMMS) to manage works order dispatching to reduce plant downtime as far as possible. They will also assist with general performance reporting which include but is not limited to monthly, weekly and daily performance reporting.
Main responsibilities
Monitor the global portfolio on a shift work basis to ensure a 24 hour coverage of the plants
- Create and manage work orders for any plant anomalies that gets detected
- Communicate with the site personnel across our global portfolio directly to inform and guide local teams to get the anomalies fixed
- Monitoring of PV and Battery storage plants across the global portfolio
- Ensure timely response to operational events and alarms
- First-line investigation of operational issues
- Assist with monthly, weekly and daily operational performance reporting
- Create flash reports of major events
- Ensure Plant Supervisors are informed in detail of occurrences on their plant
- Assist with the monitoring and coordination of responses to significant events on the Plant(s)
- Assist with and coordinate emergency situations that poses a risk to the personnel and the Plant(s)
- Advise where needed on technical related issues with regards to CMC and Plant operations
- Assist with development, implementation and help maintain CMC processes and procedures
- Assist with development and implementation of CMMS system and subsequent outcomes
Data acquisition, analysis and reporting
- Monitor and keep record of all work on plant and plant performance through using the CMMS
- Report on plant performance and plant activities
- Assist with general record keeping and reporting
- Ensure SCADA is operational
- Extract and compile data as required by departments
Qualifications and competencies
- B.Tech Electrical Engineering
- 1 year minimum experience
- Highly computer literate
- Control Centre implementation and processes knowledge
- Knowledge of Power Electrical (LV & HV) systems and support services
- Understanding of LV & HV systems, preferably AC and DC systems
- Experience with reading and understanding technical diagrams and drawings
- Work experience in the Renewable Energy environment will be advantageous
- Exposure to SCADA systems
- Understanding of the operational working of plant electrical equipment like Transformers, Switchgear, Inverters, SCADA and network communication
- Control and/or Monitoring Centre experience will be advantageous
- Maintenance planning experience will be advantageous
- Language:fluent in both written and spoken English other languages will be advantageous
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable:demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results:demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- Changemaker:demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together:demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
For the particular role we also expect
- Electrical, power systems knowledge
- Core (specific) renewable engineering and control competence
- Analytical skills
- Data Science
- Business Intelligence
- Reporting and presentations
- Willing to work shifts
We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.
Applications will be processed on a continuous
