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 General Service Team in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. The General Service Team member position, is within the Operations and Maintenance function, reporting directly to the General Service Team Leader. During the O&M phase, the focus is on performing various repetitive maintenance tasks on plant level
Main responsibilities
- Assist Technical Specialist team on-site in performing electrical preventative maintenance activities (e.g., cleaning of inverters and transformers, brushing and painting etc.)
- Assist Technical Specialist team on-site in performing electrical corrective maintenance activities (e.g., Installing of cables etc.)
- Performing tasked associated with mechanical works including torquing of PV modules structure
- Performing tasked associated with vegetation management with electrical/mechanical and gardening tools to ensure safe clearance under and around electrical equipment
- Performing tasked associated with PV modules washing
- Performing tasked associated with maintenance and repair work to storm water and drainage system
- Performing tasked associated with road maintenance and erosion control measures
- Excavate defined areas using handheld tools, laying of materials and reinforcement products (concrete blocks, etc.)
- Assisting Store person to move equipment and spares in warehouse
- General housekeeping and cleaning as required inside/outside O&M building and warehouse
- Gardening around O&M building when required
- Perform daily maintenance activities as per work order to meet production target
- Follow O&M procedures and comply with quality standards
- Use appropriate equipment, tools and materials at all times
- Handle and transport materials, equipment and spares parts to designated areas
- Verify quality of work done
- Clean up of PV Plant from obsolete materials
- Use of power tools when required
- Follow instructions from team leader to perform manual labour tasks (e.g., digging, trenching, and stacking up goods)
- Health & Safety: Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating and positively contributing to toolbox talks
- Appropriate use of safety equipment and tools, including PPE
- Promptly reports any unsafe working conditions to the team leader
- Reporting all accidents and hazards
- Avoid unsafe work practises at work
- Meeting the strategies and goals of the QHSSE manual
- Ensure members understand and follow required process and Plant Safety Regulations
Qualifications and competencies
- A Grade 10/N1 Certificate Equivalent to ‘JC Certificate’
- Proven experience as Solar Plant Construction labourer in Construction /Operational environment
- Ideal: Grade 12 Certificate with Mathematics (not Literacy), Physical Science ‘BGCSE Certificate’
- Trained in Basic Electrical Safety (Site electrical assistant are the ones who should be trained, this should be added advantage for GST post)
- 2 years’ experience as Solar Plant Construction labourer in renewable energy operations and maintenance environment
- Proven experience as a Production Team Leader in Construction/Operations environment
- Valid code B driving license
- Good understanding of operations and maintenance processes in renewable energy plant environments
- Basic electrical safety knowledge
- Ideally experience working in a solar operations and maintenance environment
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Good technical knowledge and basic computer skills
- Supervisory experience is an added advantage
- Good understanding of QHSSE
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
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 basis.
