About the role
The Solar Plant Engineer will be based at our SDK Power Plant (Sandakan, Sabah) and responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and performance optimization of the SDK Power Plant. This role focuses on supporting all O&M activities by O&M vendors to achieve maximum plant availability, reliability, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards
What you will do
- Operations & Monitoring: Monitor plant performance and energy output using SCADA and other monitoring systems. Analyze operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
- Maintenance Activities: Monitor the preventive and corrective maintenance for solar PV systems, inverters, transformers, and associated equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards during all O&M activities. Maintain compliance with local regulations and company policies.
- Performance Optimization: Implement strategies to improve plant efficiency and reduce operational costs. Support root cause analysis for performance deviations and implement corrective actions.
- Reporting & Documentation: Prepare monthly energy billing system and annual performance reports. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment status
- Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Liaise with service providers for specialized maintenance tasks. Oversee contractor work to ensure quality and compliance.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Education: Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in solar plant operations and maintenance. Hands-on experience with PV systems, inverters, and high-voltage equipment.
- Skills: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Familiarity with PV, MV systems and performance monitoring tools. Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance.
What’s in it for you?
- Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
- Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment
About BayWa r.e.
We are an international project developer of wind, solar and battery storage (BESS) projects. Our activities include the planning, development and construction of these projects, as well as their operation and maintenance, and energy trading. BayWa r.e. is also a leading global supplier to the solar distribution market. In total, we have successfully brought online more than 6 GW of renewable energy. Our shareholders are BayWa AG and Energy Infrastructure Partners.
You matter to us
At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.
Ihr Ansprechpartner
Carmen Lee
BayWa r.e. ist das Zuhause für alle, die Veränderungen bewirken. Wir r.e.think energy – wie sie erzeugt, gespeichert und optimal genutzt werden kann, um die globale Energiewende voranzutreiben, die für die Zukunft unseres Planeten entscheidend ist. Bei BayWa r.e. gestalten wir weltweit Veränderungen. Mit Standorten in 30 Ländern arbeiten bereits über 4.000 Mitarbeitende auf der ganzen Welt daran, gemeinsam mit lokalen Unternehmen die Zukunft der Energiebranche aktiv zu gestalten.
Bei BayWa r.e. stehen wir für die Förderung von Gleichberechtigung und Inklusion ein und respektieren die Vielfalt all unserer Mitarbeitenden – sowohl heute als auch in Zukunft! Wir freuen uns über Bewerbungen von allen Menschen, unabhängig von Geschlecht, Geschlechtsidentität, nationaler Herkunft, Religion, sozialem, kulturellem oder ethnischem Hintergrund, sexueller Orientierung, Alter, nicht disqualifizierender körperlicher oder geistiger Behinderung, Schwangerschaft, Veteranenstatus oder jedem anderen gesetzlich geschützten Status. Alle Entscheidungen beruhen auf berufsspezifischen Anforderungen und Qualifikationen. Wir sind bestrebt, ein Arbeitgeber zu sein, der gleiche Chancen bietet, indem wir ein Umfeld schaffen, das frei von Diskriminierung und Belästigung ist.
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