Technical Project Manager - Solar O&M - Utility-Scale

Reference: JN -112025-72909_1776860975

A leading renewable energy operator is seeking an experienced Solar Technical Project Manager to deliver technical projects across a portfolio of operational utility‑scale solar PV assets, with a strong focus on Operations & Maintenance (O&M), asset reliability, lifecycle optimisation, and performance improvement. This role is ideal for a technically strong project manager who thrives in an operating plant environment, working closely with O&M, asset management, and engineering teams to enhance availability, safety, and long‑term asset value.

Role Overview

Reporting into the Solar Technical Services function within O&M and Asset Management, the Solar Technical Project Manager is responsible for leading technical, engineering, and improvement projects on operating solar PV plants. The role spans the full project lifecycle - from technical feasibility and business case development, through execution, commissioning, handover into operations, and post‑implementation review - ensuring all work supports safe operations, asset performance, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

O&M‑Focused Project Delivery

  • Lead end‑to‑end delivery of technical and engineering projects within operating solar assets
  • Deliver plant upgrades, retrofits, life‑extension initiatives, performance improvements, and compliance projects
  • Ensure smooth handover of completed projects into O&M, including documentation, training, and asset registers
  • Support long‑term reliability, availability, and maintainability of solar PV plants

Technical & Asset Management Support

  • Develop technical feasibility studies, scopes, specifications, and execution plans focused on operational assets
  • Lead cost-benefit analyses and lifecycle assessments to support asset optimisation decisions
  • Support CAPEX and OPEX planning, budgeting, and cost control within the O&M environment
  • Provide advanced technical input to Asset Management on performance issues, failures, and improvement opportunities

Contractor, OEM & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage EPCs, OEMs, specialist contractors, and service providers operating on live sites
  • Coordinate closely with O&M teams, Engineering, HSEQ, Procurement, and Finance to ensure safe and integrated delivery
  • Support tender adjudication and contract mobilisation from an O&M and maintainability perspective
  • Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, and quality of workmanship

Operational Safety, Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure all projects comply with grid codes, statutory requirements, and internal technical standards
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety‑first culture across all site activities
  • Participate in site safety audits, method statement reviews, and technical risk assessments
  • Ensure projects are executed without compromising plant availability or safety

Incident Response & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead or support technical recovery and remediation projects following major plant failures, incidents, or force majeure events
  • Analyse operational issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective technical solutions
  • Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of O&M technical standards and processes

Minimum Requirements

  • BSc/BEng in Electrical Engineering or BTech equivalent
  • 6+ years' experience in the electrical or renewable energy sector
  • Proven experience delivering projects on operational utility‑scale solar PV or power generation plants
  • Strong working knowledge of solar PV technologies (inverters, modules, transformers, BoP, SCADA interfaces)
  • Formal Project Management qualification (PMP or equivalent) advantageous

Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience managing projects in live, operating plant environments
  • Proven ability to balance technical delivery with operational constraints
  • Solid CAPEX and OPEX budgeting, cost control, and financial governance experience
  • Strong understanding of EPC, OEM, and maintenance contracts (e.g. FIDIC)
  • Excellent coordination across O&M, Engineering, HSEQ, Finance, and Procurement teams
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, ERP systems, and reporting tools
COMPETITIVE SALARY

Johannesburg

Permanent

Added 22/04/2026
Reference: JN -112025-72909_1776860975

Technical Project Manager - Solar O&M - Utility-Scale

Johannesburg
Permanent

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