Job Description
We are seeking a Site Lead to oversee the day-to-day operations of our Merredin Solar Farm. Reporting to the O&M; Manager, the Site Lead will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the solar farm while maintaining optimal performance of all equipment.
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Key Results Areas
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Promote the safety of people, Zero Harm
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Identify task hazards and assess task risks and implement strategies to control risks
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Plant and minimise LTI's and HEI's and environmental incidents
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Issue work permits and insure the people attending site are inducted
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Meet or exceed Operational Availability, 99%, of the MerredinSolar Farm
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Completing all inspection and testing work according to the required schedule
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Identifying any condition-based maintenance requirements, gain the required approvals, schedule and complete the work
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Work with other Risen Technical skills to ensure solar plant performance gaps are resolved as quickly as practical
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Manage the site budget and report emerging issues that will impact the delivery of the Budget commitment
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Ensure all work (labour and materials) is accounted for by the Services providers
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Check invoicing promptly and minimise work in progress
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Ensure tasks are scheduled, approved and carried out to meet or exceed Risen performance guarantee
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Manage the site spares inventory and ensure spares are replenished after use as quickly as possible
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Improve contract management processes and work quality to meet correct standards
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Monitor and control all resource requirements to meet workgroup business needs
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Identify skill gaps and recommend training or recruitment to ensure correct skills are available
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Contribute strongly to the development Risen
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Manage CMMS system to ensure jobs under your control are always in a known state
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Ability to prioritise, schedule, and logistically support multiple projects in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
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Able to create asset maintenance plans in CMMS
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Entry of OA requests in the procurement system, as well as tracking available funds in maintenance blanket purchase orders
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Scheduling preventive maintenance activities through a common, network-wide CMMS and may also help with floor activities as needed
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Providing training so each tech understands and is able to utilise the CMMS tool
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Interacting with other similar roles in the network to share best practices, lessons learned, and even plan and setup central network parts storage where value-added
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Skills and Experience
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Electrician License holder, preferred to be a nominee on an electrician contractor's license
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HV switching qualifications and experience
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A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the solar or renewable energy industry
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Knowledge of solar plant operations, including inverters, transformers, and other electrical equipment
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Robust leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage and coordinate the work of others effectively
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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Familiarity with SCADA systems and other plant control systems
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting
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Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and quality
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Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred but not mandatory
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📌 Site Operation Lead (Merredin)
🏢 Risen Energy Australia
📍 Merredin