Solar Plant SCADA Operator at CrossBoundary… · Balama

About the Firm CrossBoundary Energy, part of the CrossBoundary Group, was launched in 2015 as Sub-Saharan Africa’s first dedicated fund for commercial and industrial renewable energy systems, including hybrid power systems for the mining sector. CrossBoundary Energy is currently active in more than 17 countries and has developed a portfolio exceeding US$500 million in renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent. CrossBoundary Energy’s approach to the industrial renewable energy transition has enabled the delivery of some of the world’s most significant mining-focused hybrid power projects. The company operates as a direct investment platform of the CrossBoundary Group and is funded by ARCH Emerging Markets Partners’ Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARCH ARPF). For more information, visit: www.crossboundary.com/energy

Why Join Us? The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and dynamic markets. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share core qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a strong bias for action. Learn more at: www.crossboundary.com Crossboundary Energy is recruiting a SCADA operator to monitor and control the solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant via the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. This role emphasizes real-time performance monitoring, fault diagnosis, efficiency optimization, and reliable plant operation, while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

The PV Plant Scada Operator will support the plant manager with general O&M coordination and performance monitoring. Specific duties include:

• Monitor the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the PV Solar plant and associated electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Support in executing scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM guidelines and CBE standards.
• Troubleshoot alarms, identify root causes of faults, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor system availability, performance KPIs, and downtime, and escalate major issues to the Plant Manager.
• Maintain accurate data logs.
• Partake in toolbox talks, site safety audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with CBE’s ESMS and international EHS standards.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvements and reliability enhancements.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to real-time system alerts.
• Effective communication and coordination with technical teams.
• Proficiency in monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures.

Location

The staff’s place of work and/or authorized duty station shall be in such a location as designated by the Company from time to time and in its sole discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Company anticipates that the staff’s primary duty station shall be Balama, Mozambique, with immediate deployment to the site upon commencement of employment.

Depending on operational needs, the Company may adopt rotating work arrangements, including Rest & Recuperation (R&R) policies, to promote staff well-being and improve operational efficiency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CrossBoundary is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected]