As the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Region Team Lead, you will drive our mission to expand large-scale photovoltaic projects that meet the global demand for clean electricity.
You will lead a team of managers and technicians, manage key customer and subcontractor relationships, and ensure top-tier plant operations.
About the Role
* Leading a team of O&M Managers, Plant Managers, and Technicians in a designated regional area
* Point of contact for customers in a country or geographical area
* Contact for Asset Owner, related departments, and subcontractor/representative for the respective region
Key Responsibilities
* Manage relationships with subcontractors and vendors and implement procurement processes
* Coordinate with Commercial Team to ensure profitability and control expenses
* Coordinate with Berlin Control Centre/responsible local Plant Manager
* Plant responsibility
* Guarantee all obligations arising from existing service and maintenance contracts
* Organize and manage subcontractors or internal resources for electrical and mechanical maintenance works, inspections, and repairs
* Organizing site handover, takeover for operational phase, alignment with Mobility Manager
* Organizing subcontractor audits
* Holding electrical responsibility for O&M activities in a Country (if applicable)
* Organizing and constantly monitoring of the regional structure for internal resources based on qualification and HSE aspects
* Interface with subcontractor and constantly aware of work performed at site
* Management of ground keeping activities
* Supporting the line manager on talent acquisition and recruiting
* Reporting and documentation
* Ticket/work order recipient
* Warranty tracking, spare parts management
* On-call service on weekends
Requirements
* Experienced in renewable energy as an engineer or technician with a strong hands-on mentality
* 3+ years Solar PV O&M experience on Utility Scale Solar
* Relevant qualification in an electrical/mechanical or engineering discipline
* Certified (AP or SAP) authorization is a plus
* Certified or trained on central and string inverter is a plus
* Multitasking while being able to prioritize important tasks and work on own responsibility
* Highly mobile, especially in terms of traveling internationally
* Diligent, careful, precise working style
* Excellent communication skills and customer orientation
* Team player with a positive attitude
* Ability to work in an intercultural environment
What We Offer
* Possibility to work flexibly
* A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
* An open-minded, friendly, and highly motivated team
* Interesting and challenging tasks in a growing future-oriented industry
* Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
* Competitive remuneration