Technical Officer

 The Technical Officer, reporting to the Operation and Maintenance Engineer (O&M Engineer), responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance activities to ensure the efficient and safe functioning of the solar farm. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Health and Safety: Assist in the implementation and enforce health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment for all personnel, including conducting regular safety inductions to visitors and other stakeholders. 
  • Daily Operations: Conduct inspections and monitoring of PV systems as per daily inspection and preventive maintenance plan 
  • Supervise and coordinate daily activities with contractors and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations. 
  • Maintenance Planning: Assist in the development and implement maintenance plans to ensure optimal performance and longevity of equipment, including scheduling preventive maintenance and coordinating corrective maintenance activities. 
  • Maintenance works: Assist the O&M Engineer organises the work and resources for the execution of the jobs as per deadline and planning 
  • Troubleshoot and assist suppliers/manufacturers to troubleshoot faulty equipment 
  • Replacement of defective parts or components 
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor and assist the O&M Engineer, or delegated team, to analyse performance data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions to optimize energy production and efficiency. 
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Assist the O&M Engineer to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including equipment suppliers, contractors, and regulatory bodies, to coordinate activities and ensure compliance with regulations and standards. 
  • Budget Management: Assist the O&M Engineer to develop and manage the O&M budget, including tracking costs and expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
    • Complete relevant maintenance reports on maintenance activities. 
    • Properly record all PV plant performance values, including energy, power, weather data for billing and performance analysis purposes. 
    • Assist the O&M Engineer in the preparation of reports on O&M activities, performance metrics, and budgetary matters for management and stakeholders. 

    Reporting: 

    • Lessons Learned: Assist the O&M Engineer Document and share lessons learned from O&M and asset management activities to improve processes, efficiency, and decision-making. 
    • Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards, including waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation, to minimize the environmental impact of solar farm operations. 

    Qualifications & Experience 

    • Diploma in Electric, Electronic or a related field. 
    • Valid driving licence 
    • 2/3 years of relevant experience in electrical/electronic or maintenance field. 
    • Prior experience in solar PV maintenance will be an added advantage 

    Skills and Abilities 

    • Strong knowledge of electrical systems and components. 
    • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
    • Ability to read and understand technical documents (O&M Mauals, Plans, drawings, etc.) 
    • Be computer literate and ability to use MS software (MS Words, MS Excel, etc.). 
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
    • Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
    • Attention to detail and focus on quality. 
    • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively. 
    • Possess strong organizational and time management skills.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS 

Internal Teams (CSI Mauritius, CSI Reunion), Clients, Suppliers, Contractors, Relevant Authorities