O&M Technician (Kolda)

About the role

Renvolt is expanding its operations in Senegal and seeks a skilled Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician to provide fast, local support for its photovoltaic power plant near Kolda. Reporting to the O&M Site Manager, you will ensure efficient on‑site operations, rapid fault recovery, and continuous improvement of maintenance practices.

Key responsibilities

• Perform fast on‑site and remote troubleshooting, recommending and implementing fault recovery solutions to restore production.
• Carry out specialized technical maintenance activities on photovoltaic equipment.
• Participate in integrated commissioning and start‑up activities.
• Conduct on‑site technical assessments and produce technical reports to support claim processes.
• Deliver training workshops to build maintenance competencies.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of maintenance management processes and reliability studies.
• Monitor and audit implemented procedures, recommending more efficient tools and practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience in commissioning and maintenance of photovoltaic power plants.
• Strong background in electronics, automation fault detection, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with SCADA, remote control, data acquisition, and communications systems (preferred).
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and reporting software.
• Ability to perform physical site work and obtain a medical fitness certificate.
• Valid Senegal driver’s license.
• Advanced English is a plus.

Required skills

• Photovoltaic power plant commissioning
• Photovoltaic power plant maintenance
• Electronics and automation fault detection
• SCADA systems
• Remote control systems
• Data acquisition and communications systems
• MS Office
• Reporting software