O&M Solar Technical Services Engineer

The Technical Services Engineer will be hired under one of First Gen Group's entity, Pi Energy, and is expected to provide technical expertise and execute tasks on all three stages of a project: pre-sales, implementation, and operations & management, primarily focused in O&M.

Their tasks include coordination with arsenals in closing projects, engaging with contractors and construction management, and ensuring continuous operations and maximum output of projects. The Technical Services Engineer is expected to execute the tasks depending on the need of the team. They are also expected to do the role in coordination with the Technical Services Leads and may be assigned other tasks from time to time.

Main Roles & Responsibilities:

O&M

Operations Monitoring

Report generation on solar systems performance under contract

Regular reviews of the solar system performance under contract

Monthly output monitoring (in case of solar and other applicable teams)

Proposing of solutions in resolving low generating systems, detecting anomalies

Regular reporting to the groups concerned

Maintenance Management

Planning and budgeting of necessary preventive maintenance

Monitoring of product warranty monitoring and claims

Contractor coordination and engagement, as necessary

Contractor management, as necessary

Timely action on corrective maintenance needed

ESH compliance

Emergency planning management

Issue to Resolution

Product troubleshooting and replacement (if necessary)

Reviewing of incident reports and safety reports submitted by the contractor

Proposing of resolution actions

Deployment task, especially on emergency cases

Reviewing of troubleshooting methodology

Other Responsibilities

Pre-sales

Project scoping and initial design

Customer meetings and site inspection

Outsource services determination and coordination

Internal discussions

Project Costing (outsourced)

TOR preparation

Bid out or proposal solicitation

Contractor coordination and clarifications

Proposal evaluation

Internal discussions

Internal cost determination (project implementation cost)

Project lifetime costing (operation and maintenance costs, as the case maybe)

Project documents turn-over to implementation group (for won projects)

Implementation

Contractor scoping and engagement

Scope, timeline, and cost determination and design review

Contractor coordination

Contractor engagement

Project construction/implementation management

Contractor coordination

Materials inspection

Design and quality of works inspection

ESH compliance inspection

Overall project management

Key Competencies & Skills:

Excellent technical skills in solar, energy storage and other electrical systems

Experienced in troubleshooting solar and other electrical system

Managing solar assets to optimize performance, financial returns and claims

Knowledgeable in operational permit applications and monitoring

Excellent problem solving skills, able to analyze the situation and make decisions/recommendations

Knowledgeable in risk management review and assessment

Knowledgeable in customer engagement and management; with business acumen

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong collaboration skills with various stakeholders

Degree in Engineering, preferably in solar/renewable engineering or equivalent

Minimum 4 years working experience, preferably in solar/renewable energy and other electrical systems

Have maintained a solar facility with a minimum of 5MWp

Preferably with Solar Asset Management experience

Knowledgeable in MS Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD

Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace

Willing to do travel and do actual site works and inspections