Job Description

Company Description

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.


As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.


Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and South East Asia.

Job Description

The O&M Manager will be responsible for the management, organization, monitoring and supervision of any operation and maintenance activities on a PV project. The main purpose is to ensure the operation and functionality of the PV project and guaranteeing all obligations arising from existing service and maintenance contracts.

Key tasks

Responsible for the technical management and supervision of the plant, ensuring and optimising the plant's energy production, availability and PR objectives Planning and managing of the productive / preventive/corrective actions of the plant coordinating the different work teams to ensure continuity and efficiency of production Guiding, delegating and communicating with local technicians and assistants Verifying the fulfilment of tasks and plans. Evaluating objectives, observe and manage the resolution of possible deviations within the area of responsibility Actively participate in the optimisation of the plant's procedures with improvement proposals focused on, for example, reducing costs or increasing productivity Defining work procedures for all activities to be carried out to ensure the safety of operators as well as the safety of equipment and installations Carrying out maintenance checklists that include the indications of maintenance manuals of all equipment and installations and ensure the correct execution of the works Monitoring of the plant control system through various applications Contact for Asset Owner, related departments and subcontractor of the plant

Others relevant tasks

Management of ground keeping activities Support HSE officer in health and safety topics and tasks Reporting and documentation Warranty tracking, spare parts management On-call service on weekends Local based on-site of a PV plant

Qualifications

Experienced in renewable energy as technician or engineer or technician with a strong hands-on mentality 3+ years Solar PV O&M Experience on Utility Scale Solar Electrical / technical background Relevant qualification in an electrical / mechanical or engineering discipline Expertise on operation & maintenance activities and processes Expertise and experiences on PV installation either from O&M or construction, commissioning In-depth knowledge of any, especially electrical, components of a PV plant Professional understandings of technical documents, drawings Ability to prepare technical plannings and processes Strong understanding of PV modules, inverter, substructure, cables & cablings, transformer, earthing, protection systems, Scada & communication system functionality Strong understanding about the maintenance requirements of all PV installation components Multitasking while being able to prioritize important tasks and work on own responsibility Certifications of switching authorization, trained on inverter or transformer station are advantageous HSSE certification is advantageous Language:

German

and

English

Additional Information

A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development We encourage both team work and personal responsibility Very good opportunities for professional and personal development Competitive Remuneration and other exciting benefits
At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.