OnePower (1PWR) is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Lead (O&M Lead) to plan operational workflow, asset management and customer relations, produce reports for management and provide support for 1PWR renewable energy projects in the operations phase. 1PWR O&M Lead will be highly process development oriented. As a fast-growing startup, 1PWR is in a phase of building out systems and processes that will enable the company to upscale its operations across Lesotho and eventually throughout the African region. The O&M Lead must have exceptional leadership and organizational skills that can anticipate and execute business and technical needs of the company. In collaboration with management, the candidate must be a self-starter, stickler for time and skillful in planning and creating a vision and a conducive environment for a high performing team in adherence to the high-quality standards as prescribed by the company policies and procedures.

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:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field preferred
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

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