Senior O&M Technician

Cape Town, South Africa

At Release by Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop and deploy flexible, modular solar and battery solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy across Africa. As part of a global and agile organisation, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.

At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy – the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.

If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Release by Scatec may be the right place for you.

Ready to make an impact?

Why this role matters

As a Senior O&M Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and performance optimisation of Release’s solar and battery energy assets across multiple sites and geographies. Your expertise will help maximise plant availability, support operational excellence, and ensure that maintenance activities are executed safely and effectively. Working closely with site teams, clients, and the Global Operations Centre (GOC), you will contribute directly to delivering reliable clean energy solutions while supporting the long-term performance of our growing renewable energy portfolio.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will take ownership of operational and maintenance activities across assigned plants, including:

• Oversee day-to-day operational performance across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with safety, technical, and contractual requirements
• Coordinate and drive preventive and corrective maintenance planning, execution, audits, and CMMS compliance activities
• Monitor plant performance, alarms, and operational KPIs to maximise plant availability and performance targets
• Lead fault identification, root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution activities in collaboration with site teams and the Global Operations Centre
• Act as the key operational interface between Release, clients, site teams, and operational stakeholders to ensure effective communication and issue escalation
• Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational and maintenance performance
• Support the training, mentoring, and capability development of site and client O&M teams
• Ensure accurate reporting, incident management, safety compliance, and timely communication of plant performance and operational issues

Your work will support real assets, real operational outcomes, and the continued growth of renewable energy infrastructure across Africa and beyond.

What you'll gain

• Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one
• Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energising, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing
• Broader technical and commercial understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Exposure to utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage projects across multiple countries and markets
• Opportunity to work with advanced renewable energy technologies and global operational teams
• Increased expertise in plant performance optimisation, fault analysis, and operational excellence

What you'll bring

Experience and qualifications

• National Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years' experience working on utility-scale solar PV plants
• Minimum 8 years' experience in the operations and maintenance of solar PV assets
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will be advantageous
• Strong understanding of PV and BESS operations, maintenance practices, performance metrics, and troubleshooting methodologies
• Proficiency in plant monitoring systems, data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and CMMS platforms, with advanced Microsoft Office skills

What it's like to work at Release by Scatec

At Release by Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration, and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.

If you are motivated by operational excellence, technical problem-solving, and ensuring the reliable performance of renewable energy assets, this could be a strong next step in your career. We are looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on operational environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is comfortable supporting sites across different locations and time zones. The role requires flexibility to support operational demands, including standby duty, work outside normal business hours, and international travel when required.

What we offer

At Release by Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition.

Release by Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.

We review applications on an ongoing basis.