Position Title: Utility Scale Solar PV Plant Manager

Department: Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Reports To: General Manager / Head of Operations

Location: Philippines

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

The Utility Scale Solar PV Plant Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation and maintenance of large-scale solar power plants. This role oversees all on-site activities, ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, manages plant personnel, and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders to maximize plant performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, ensuring all activities comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements, and supervise the implementation of robust safety procedures.
• Oversee daily operations, including monitoring plant performance, analysing technical data, and preparing daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Lead and supervise a team of O&M staff, solar technicians, and subcontractors, providing guidance and fostering teamwork to achieve high performance standards.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities, including scheduling, troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement of components to ensure optimal plant availability and performance.
• Utilize asset performance and plant monitoring software to evaluate technical performance, analyse production losses, and propose action plans.
• Prepare and manage O&M budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Supervise compliance with all O&M contracts, including warranty claims, supplier management, and inventory control.
• Liaise with off-takers, local communities, authorities, and other stakeholders to maintain positive relationships and support project development.
• Ensure proper documentation, incident reporting, and compliance with all operational and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in commissioning activities, technical due diligence, and support handover processes for new plants or expansions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance, safety, and profitability.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field; higher qualifications (e.g., Master’s in Business) are advantageous.
• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV plant operations and maintenance, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Experience with high-voltage substations (e.g., 132kV/220kV) and plant monitoring systems.
• Strong knowledge of O&M contracts, asset management software, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and plant monitoring/asset management platforms.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments and under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to be on standby as required.

Preferred Skills and Attributes:

• Project management experience or certification is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and independent work style.
• Experience with power system protection, relays, and breaker operation.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations and the ability to conduct or supervise switching activities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in renewable energy operations.

Vertex Energy is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates passionate about advancing renewable energy.