Technical Leadership:

• Provide strategic technical input to align business and operational strategies.
• Ensure that standard operating and safety procedures are regularly updated for solar installations.
• Drive efficient, cost-effective solar site operations, maintaining international standards.

Financial and Commercial Management:

• Pursue cost reduction strategies and synergies to minimize operational costs.
• Collaborate with the CTO to prepare budget forecasts and monthly financial reports.

Operations and Asset Management:

• Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for optimal site performance.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to drive continuous improvement across all solar installations.
• Ensure sufficient spare parts and inventory for maintenance activities.
• Manage operational risks, especially fire incidents, and develop action plans for mitigation.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate across functions (Operations, Sales, Procurement, Finance) to ensure smooth management of solar assets.
• Interface with subcontractors, ensuring proper training and capability development.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Organize and manage site operations teams, ensuring appropriate resources and human capital are available.
• Oversee Electrical and HVAC teams, ensuring high performance and skill development.
• Create a high-performance culture through leadership, teamwork, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.

Performance Monitoring:

• Implement monitoring and control systems (NOC) to ensure operational efficiency and minimize risks.
• Manage pre-installation checks, cost planning, and quality control processes for installations.

Expectations & Success Profile:
Within 3 Months:

• Review current operational and preventive maintenance procedures, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with analytics to enhance performance reports and identify KPIs for improvement.
• Develop a preventive maintenance schedule and initiate monthly/quarterly site inspections.

Within 6 Months:

• Implement monitoring processes for preventive maintenance checks.
• Streamline and document business processes for consistent execution.
• Create a feedback system for engineers and enhance pre-installation checks and balances.

Within 12 Months

• Outline a process review plan and show improvement in operational KPIs.
• Eliminate fire incidents caused by technical activities.
• Improve customer satisfaction in operations and maintenance.

Talent Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant field.
• Experience: 10+ years in diversified, progressive roles managing large-scale site operations (solar, Telco, TowerCo).
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead large teams, manage over 600 sites, and execute O&M strategies with a strong commercial mindset.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of hybrid power systems, solar PV systems, BESS, HVAC, and generators.
• Skills: Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and data analysis skills.
• Attributes: Client-focused, solution-oriented, with attention to detail and a high sense of urgency. Must be willing to travel.
• This role demands a strategic and operational leader who can manage solar site operations efficiently, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement across all functions.