Area Manager

NovaSource Power Services – Sydney CBD NSW NovaSource Power Services (‘NSPS’) is a specialist in providing Operations & Maintenance Services to Solar Plants & Battery Energy Storage Projects, around the world. We presently manage over 26GW of Utility Solar Projects globally; and are established in Australia to drive a higher standard of O&M to market. About the Role The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of field service functions primarily focused on maintenance activities which ensures a high standard of operation and performance of utility scale Solar power plants & BESS projects. The Area Manager role is required to understand the contractual requirements of the Agreement for each plant under their management. The overall objective is to ensure the performance of works, and delivery of services is achieved in line with, or better than the standards set by the business for health and safety performance, environmental stewardship, employee training and development, quality control, work management system, performance management, operation and maintenance of generation assets, evaluation of reliability improvements and technology, process development and oversight. Responsibilities Ensure a safe work environment by promoting strict adherence to company protocols Oversight of site personnel, site supervisors, technicians, staff specialists, and subject matter experts. Responsible for all plant personnel, policies, and programs. Examples include employee morale, staffing levels, training efforts, and safety issues. Communicates regularly with Management and all site personnel, both individually and as a group, to ensure excellent two‑way communication concerning operational and maintenance issues. Ensures awareness of and compliance with all contracts associated with the delivery of works. Ensures compliance with environmental standards and applicable governmental regulations. Interfaces with the various central support groups to review the operation of plant equipment and systems continuously, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate, and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement. Manages the plant programs based on Industry best practice in the PV industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance. Continuously strives to improve the condition and performance of the plant. Monitors and manages the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, equipment, tools, and reordering as necessary. Manages the use of the enterprise asset management system (CMMS) at the site and assures the complete and accurate integration of the system. The Candidates should have Ability to coordinate multiple activities and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence. Ability to take direction, identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others Ability to work in difficult customer situations Available for 24‑hour on‑call duty to meet customer requirements Ability to supervise contractors in the field and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence. Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written Ability to demonstrate a high level of commitment to the customer’s success. Ability to share technical expertise with team members and the customer. Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and direct the safe operation and maintenance activities of multiple complex projects. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs. Education / Qualifications A Valid Electrical Qualification for performing works on the Solar Farm A valid Drivers Licence Relevant Safety Certifications (White Card) Valid First Aid & Low Voltage (LV) Rescue Trained High Voltage Switching (HVSO) desired but not essential. Experience with Data Communications (SCADA, dataloggers, routers) Locations Sydney, Melbourne or ACT Travel between sites in one or more states under their scope of work Who are we It is NovaSource Power Services’ policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. NSPS disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, colour, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr