Operations & Maintenance Performance Analyst

Job Overview The O&M Performance Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and optimizing the operational performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) plants. This role plays a key part in ensuring that solar assets operate efficiently, reliably, and in line with contractual performance guarantees. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, experience with solar monitoring platforms, and a good understanding of PV system components and operations. This position is vital to maintaining plant uptime, maximizing energy yield, and supporting long-term asset value. The senior engineer will be based in Cape Town and reports to the O&M HOD. Key Responsibilities Monitor the real-time and historical performance of PV assets via SCADA, monitoring platforms (e.g. SoalrEdge, VCOM, etc.). Analyse PR (Performance Ratio), energy yield, availability, irradiation, and losses across portfolios. Compare actual vs expected performance based on P50/P90 forecasts and weather data. Detect anomalies and underperformance (e.g. inverter failures, soiling, string outages). Generate weekly and monthly O&M performance reports. Prepare KPI dashboards for internal teams and external stakeholders (owners, asset managers, etc.). Track compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and technical KPIs. Investigate causes of downtime, alarms, and losses. Work closely with field technicians and site teams to resolve technical issues. Escalate critical or recurring faults for engineering review. Maintain clean and structured databases for performance data. Support data ingestion and integration from various data sources (SCADA, weather stations, CMMS). Contribute to the development of automated tools, alerts, and analytics models. Recommend improvements in preventive maintenance strategies based on data trends. Support warranty claim documentation through evidence-based fault tracking. Knowledge, skills, and abilities Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail. Good communication skills ability to translate data into actionable insights. Time management and ability to prioritize tasks across multiple sites. Proactive, self-driven, and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of SCADA systems. Understanding of South African grid codes Knowledge of PV system design, grid-tied inverters, string-level monitoring, and MV/LV systems. Qualifications/Requirements Diploma in Engineering or Computer Science. At least 3 years experience in plant performance monitoring or solar PV asset management. Experience in Meteocontrol VCOM is compulsory.

Location: Muizenberg, Western Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 8/17/2025