O&M Lead

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 jobs@1pwrafrica.com. Please include
certified copies of national ID, certified copies of all transcripts and certifications for any
relevant educational experience