1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

Operator (PV )

Reports to:

Plant Manager

Department:

Operations and Maintenance

Period:

Full Time - Local Employment Agreement

Location:

Northern Cape / Free State – (Graspan & Grootspruit)  - South Africa

Closing Date:

22nd  July 2025

2. BACKGROUND

Our group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 170,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.For more information please visit: www.engie.com or www.engie-africa.com

3. JOB PURPOSE

To monitor, control, and optimize the performance of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power systems through the effective use of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems. The role focuses on ensuring real-time system oversight, early fault detection, accurate data logging, and coordination with field teams to support continuous, safe, and efficient plant operations 365 days a year in compliance with operational standards and regulatory requirements.

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• System Monitoring – overseeing real--time data from the SCADA system to ensure Safe and optimal plant performance.
• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution – identifying and resolving faults, alarms, and diagnostic issues affecting the solar PV system.
• Performance Optimization – analysing data trends to improve efficiency and maximize energy output.
• Compliance & Reporting    – ensuring all data is provided timeously as required for reporting..
• Remote Operations            – controlling plant equipment, including inverters and auxiliary systems, to maintain stability.

5. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Availability – tracks the percentage of time the plant is operational and producing electricity.
• Alarm / Fault reaction time – mean detection time - measures how quickly operators detect a fault and resolve system issues
• Mean time to intervene (MTTI) – measures how quickly the technician / service provider intervenes (start of action to remedy)

6. HEALTH & SAFETY

• Supports implementation of Engie's 5 safety behaviours
• Create awareness and implementation of Engie 9-lifesaving rules
• Supports the Plant Manager in the event of Emergencies, incidents and threats
• Reacts in accordance with procedures in the event of an emergency

7. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Contribute positively to the technical team on site to ensure a collaborative approach with all involved
• Ensure accuracy of data to enable clear analysis and communication to others.

8. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

• High School Diploma or; Matric
• BTech or Electrical diploma, will be an advantage.

Work Experience

• At least 3-5 years’ work experience as a Operator PV plant operations.

• Electrical Engineering Basics – knowledge of renewable energy power systems, inverters, transformers, and control circuits to ensure seamless integration with grid infrastructure.
• Control systems & HMI Knowledge – understanding of solar PV plant operations and associated human-machine interfaces (HMI) for system control.
• Data Acquisition & Analysis – ability to interpret real-time data for performance optimization and fault detection.
• Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving – quick diagnosis and resolution of system faults to maintain plant efficiency.

Language

• English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Afrikaans/Setswana /Sesotho is an advantage;

9. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
• Behaves in a responsible way;
• Lives the values of the Company;
• Undertakes other duties as may be requested within reason.