GOC Officer 1

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since its 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:
We are seeking a GOC Officer 1 to join our global team based in Cape Town, South Africa, as we work toward our vision: Improving our Future. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring our global portfolio of PV and Battery power plants from the Global Operations Centre (GOC). You will play a key role in ensuring optimal plant performance by proactively identifying issues and supporting timely resolution. The GOC Officer will support the use of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to coordinate and dispatch work orders, with the goal of minimizing plant downtime and maximizing operational efficiency. In addition, you will contribute to performance reporting across daily, weekly, and monthly cycles, helping provide clear insights into plant operations and performance.

Main responsibilities:

• Monitor the global portfolio of PV and Battery plants on a rotating shift basis to ensure 24/7 operational coverage.
• Identify, log, and manage plant anomalies through the CMMS, including creating and dispatching work orders.
• Communicate directly with site personnel to guide and support timely resolution of operational issues.
• Respond to operational events and alarms, conducting first-line investigations and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Track plant performance and activities, ensuring accurate data capture and record-keeping within the CMMS.
• Prepare and contribute to daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports, including flash reports for major events.
• Ensure effective communication with Plant Supervisors and support coordination during significant plant events.
• Support SCADA system monitoring, data extraction, and continuous improvement of GOC processes and procedures.

Qualifications and competencies:

• BTech in Engineering
• Highly computer literate
• Knowledge of Power Electrical (LV & HV) systems and support services
• Understanding of LV & HV systems, preferably AC and DC systems
• Understanding with reading and understanding technical diagrams and drawings
• Work experience in the Renewable Energy environment will be advantageous
• Exposure to SCADA systems will be advantageous
• Understanding of the operational working of plant electrical equipment like Transformers, Switchgear, Inverters, SCADA and network communication
• Understanding of plant monitoring equipment will be advantageous
• Control and/or Monitoring experience of PV and/or BESS plants will be advantageous

Personal characteristics:

It is part of every employee’s term 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:

• Maintenance planning experience will be advantageous
• Fluency in both written and spoken English other languages will be advantageous
• Electrical, power systems knowledge
• Willing to work shifts
• Reporting, presenting, data science and analytical skills

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.