Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager

The Company

Nami Distributed Energy (NAMI DE) develops and invests in rooftop solar, battery storage, and energy efficiency solutions to help Commercial & Industrial (C&I) clients achieve decarbonization target and sustainable growth.

The Company houses a strong team of technical and financial professionals together with veteran industry experts. It is backed with equity investment from the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund 2 (SEACEF II), and debt financing from international and local financial institutions. 

Department - Project

Report to: Head of Projects

Salary and Benefits: Competitive

Work Location: HCM

I. ROLE:

The O&M Manager is responsible for ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and financial returns of the company’s solar Photovoltaic (PV) assets across the portfolio.

This role combines technical operations, asset performance management, and financial oversight to maintain system health, maximize energy yield, and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performance & Operations Management: Continuously monitor the system across the entire project portfolio. Track and evaluate core performance indicators (PR, Availability, Energy Yield) to ensure the system meets design commitments.
• O&M Contractor Management: Supervise, evaluate, and accept the quality of work from O&M service contractors. Directly resolve issues arising, negotiate maintenance contracts, and ensure contractors strictly comply with Service Level Agreements.
• Maintenance Planning & Coordination: Develop, approve, and monitor the execution of the scheduled preventive maintenance plan. Quickly and efficiently coordinate resources to handle equipment failures (corrective maintenance), minimizing downtime.
• External Relations & Customer Coordination: Work directly with EVN (finalize meter readings, coordinate the handling of grid-related incidents) and roof owners/customers to ensure smooth operations.
•  Project Handover Acceptance: Coordinate closely with the Project Management department to inspect and officially take over the system for the commercial operation phase.
•  Insurance Claims: Coordinate with Insurance companies and internal departments to prepare documentation, track, and resolve compensation claims for project assets. Process and file insurance records.
•  HSE & Compliance Management: Ensure 100% of O&M activities on factory roofs comply with HSE and Fire Safety regulations. Update and manage legal documents and operating licenses of the projects.
• Spare Parts Management: Plan strategic spare parts inventory to optimize troubleshooting and repair time.
• Reporting: Prepare periodic reports (monthly/quarterly) for the Board of Directors regarding energy yield, revenue, O&M costs, and other system-wide reports.
• Perform other related tasks assigned by the management.

III. QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Renewable Energy, or related fields

Experience: Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the solar energy sector, with at least 1 year in an O&M Manager or Asset Manager role.

Experience managing multiple assets or distributed rooftop solar portfolio is preferred

Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, performance metrics (PR, system uptime), and O&M practices
• Proficient in SCADA/RMS monitoring systems and data analysis
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and Single Line Diagram (SLD)
• Experience in performance analysis and reporting; familiarity with PVsyst software is a plus

Language: Ability to read and understand technical documents in English

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good leadership and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure

We look forward to hearing from you at recruitment@namienergy.com