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Operations & Maintenance Lead (O&M Lead)

OnePower

OnePower

Operations
Lesotho
Posted on Aug 15, 2024

OnePower Lesotho (1PWR) is seeking an individual with experience in Human Resource
Management to play an integral role in organizational operation as the company continues to
grow at a very fast pace. OnePower Lesotho, a startup Independent Power Producer (IPP),
has been selected as the preferred developer of a 20MW solar PV power plant in Lesotho
(the first in the country), is currently operating renewable energy minigrids at 7 locations
across Lesotho, and is starting construction on 10 community minigrids in late 2021. The
HR Lead will be responsible for all HR functions, will report directly to C-Level of the
company, and will have the opportunity to interface with a diverse team working in Maseru
and at field sites across Lesotho.

Responsibilities of the O&M Lead include but are not limited to:

  • Development and implementation of O&M plans in compliance with O&M contracts
  • Develop and improve database integrated systems and platforms to illustrate and
    analyze historical and real time technical and financial asset performance
  • Routine monitoring and reporting of asset performance via SCADA and specialized in
    house systems including key metrics (energy generation, energy sales,
    disaggregated and aggregated rolling averages, trends etc.)
  • Scheduling, logistics planning, executing, validating and logging corrective and
    preventative measures at sites meeting key performance indicators for
    uptime/availability while tracking and quantifying O&M effort
  • Direct and remote supervision of 1PWR service technicians and contractors
    performing O&M at field sites
  • Deliver high quality customer service: creating and implementing a vision, quickly
    identifying issues and executing solutions meeting key performance indicators for
    response and resolution time
  • Maintenance of spare parts and tools inventory
  • Updating documentation of standard operating procedures and generating
    performance reports
  • Grow the team and its capabilities as the asset portfolio grows and company needs
    evolve
  • Work at field sites, as needed to maintain operations of 1PWR assets
  • On-call time commitment typically 1 week/month and not more than 2 weeks/month.

Required skills and experience:

  • Minimum 5 years work experience demonstrating deep experience in relevant work
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Sesotho
  • Strong skills using Microsoft Office (word processing, presentations, data processing)
    software, including professional document formatting
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field preferred

Target start date: Immediately. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
To apply:
Email cover letter and CV (including detailed previous job experience, educational
background, and a minimum of two references) to jobs@1pwrafrica.com. Please include
certified copies of national ID, certified copies of all transcripts and certifications for any
relevant educational experience