OnePower Lesotho (1PWR) is seeking an individual with experience in Human Resource Management to play an integral role in organizational operation as the company continues to grow at a very fast pace. OnePower Lesotho, a startup Independent Power Producer (IPP), has been selected as the preferred developer of a 20MW solar PV power plant in Lesotho (the first in the country), is currently operating renewable energy minigrids at 7 locations across Lesotho, and is starting construction on 10 community minigrids in late 2021. The HR Lead will be responsible for all HR functions, will report directly to C-Level of the company, and will have the opportunity to interface with a diverse team working in Maseru and at field sites across Lesotho.
Responsibilities of the O&M Lead include but are not limited to:
- Development and implementation of O&M plans in compliance with O&M contracts
- Develop and improve database integrated systems and platforms to illustrate and analyze historical and real time technical and financial asset performance
- Routine monitoring and reporting of asset performance via SCADA and specialized in house systems including key metrics (energy generation, energy sales, disaggregated and aggregated rolling averages, trends etc.)
- Scheduling, logistics planning, executing, validating and logging corrective and preventative measures at sites meeting key performance indicators for uptime/availability while tracking and quantifying O&M effort
- Direct and remote supervision of 1PWR service technicians and contractors performing O&M at field sites
- Deliver high quality customer service: creating and implementing a vision, quickly identifying issues and executing solutions meeting key performance indicators for response and resolution time
- Maintenance of spare parts and tools inventory
- Updating documentation of standard operating procedures and generating performance reports
- Grow the team and its capabilities as the asset portfolio grows and company needs evolve
- Work at field sites, as needed to maintain operations of 1PWR assets
- On-call time commitment typically 1 week/month and not more than 2 weeks/month.
Required skills and experience:
- Minimum 5 years work experience demonstrating deep experience in relevant work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Sesotho
- Strong skills using Microsoft Office (word processing, presentations, data processing) software, including professional document formatting
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field preferred
Target start date: Immediately. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
To apply:
Email cover letter and CV (including detailed previous job experience, educational background, and a minimum of two references) to [email protected]. Please include certified copies of national ID, certified copies of all transcripts and certifications for any relevant educational experience
