O&M Manager

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and South East Asia.

Job Description

As the O&M Manager, you will oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of our solar energy plants. Your role includes maximizing energy production, managing maintenance teams, ensuring smooth system transitions, and fulfilling service contracts. You’ll bring a hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills. Your expertise will be key in optimizing our solar operations and ensuring reliable energy output. 

• Overall operation and maintenance
• Responsibility for “own” plants
• System monitoring to maximise the energy production
• Management of subcontractors or internal personal, electrical and mechanical maintenance works, inspections and repairs
• Troubleshooting, maintenance works
• Problem solving, Data analysis or Reporting, yield reporting and documentation
• Warranty tracking & spare parts management
• Ground maintenance management
• Taking over systems from the installer and making them operational
• Guaranteeing all obligations arising from existing service and maintenance contracts

Qualifications

• You are experienced in renewable energy as an engineer or technician with a strong hands-on mentality
• 3+ years Solar PV O&M Experience on Utility Scale Solar or experience as a Wind Technician
• Relevant qualification in an electrical / mechanical or engineering discipline
• Certified for Schneider Electric XC, Huawei and Sun grow is a plus
• You are highly mobile, especially in terms of travelling international
• You are well-versed in the use of MS Office software
• You can work independently and on your own responsibility
• You have outstanding communication skills and customer orientation

Additional Information

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks, and thus a scope of professional growth and development
• We encourage both team work and personal responsibility
• Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Competitive remuneration, and other exciting benefits

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.