OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN – Solar Plant -Emesco

VACANCY

Job Title: Operations Technician – Solar Plant

Location: Keetmanshoop, Namibia

Department: Operations & Maintenance

Reports to: Plant Manager / Operations Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and safety-conscious Operations Technician to support the daily operations and maintenance
of our Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant located in Keetmanshoop. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the plant
operates at optimal performance by monitoring system health, performing inspections, assisting in both preventive and corrective maintenance, and ensuring
compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring & Performance Analysis
• Monitor real-time plant performance using SCADA and other monitoring systems.
• identify performance anomalies and raise alerts or initiate corrective actions.
2. Routine Site Inspections
• Conduct visual and technical inspections of key components including inverters, transformers, and modules.
• Perform string testing and component-level assessments to maintain plant reliability.
3. Maintenance Support
• Support scheduled maintenance, including inverter resets and cleaning of electrical equipment.
• Assist in unscheduled interventions by performing basic troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical faults.
4. Operational Compliance & Documentation
• Maintain accurate logs, inspection records, and reports on plant performance and maintenance.
Provide clerical support for HR-related matters within the Company and subsidiaries.
Process payroll and respond to payroll-related inquiries.
Act as liaison with external benefits and service providers.
Manage the futt recruitment cycle including job postings, interviews, and onboarding.
Collaborate with management to define staffing needs and prepare job descriptions.
Serve as primary contact for employee concerns and foster a positive workplace culture.
Support performance management, training, and employee development initiatives.
• Coordinate internal events such as benefits enrollment, employee recognition, and staff functions.
• Process payments to third parties and ensure timely payroll execution.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, OR
• Diploma in Accounting with 5 years’ relevant HR experience.
• Proven experience in a Human Resources environment.
Experience with HRIS/HRMS systems and payroll processing.
Proven experience of Sage Business Cloud Payroll Professional (SBCPP) processing
• Knowledge of basic labour laws.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Exceltent verbal and written communication.
Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
Discretion, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive information.
Organizational efficiency and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.