Operations & Maintenance Specialist – Trainer

Bureau Veritas Group

. Lead preparation and implementation of the EEC capacity-building, training and knowledge-transfer plan for PV, BESS, mini-grid, substation, distribution and associated control systems .

Posted 10/14/2026contractEritreaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering technical training, competency assessments, and operational readiness plans for solar PV, BESS, and mini-grid systems. Proficient in maintenance management, asset management, and implementing effective training methodologies to enhance team capabilities.

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Technical Training DevelopmentSolar PV OperationsBattery Energy Storage SystemsMaintenance Management SystemsCompetency Assessment Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringMaintenance PlanningAsset ManagementPreventive MaintenanceOperational ReadinessCompetency FrameworksTraining Needs AnalysisO&M ProceduresCommissioning SupportPerformance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Coaching AbilityCultural AwarenessSafety LeadershipStructured Documentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CMMSEAM SystemsSCADA/EMSTraining MatricesCompetency Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Asset Management CertificationTraining-of-Trainers QualificationO&M Certification

Industry Keywords

Utility OperationsMini-Grid SystemsDistributed Energy SystemsWarranty AdministrationSafety-Critical Procedures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead preparation and implementation of the EEC capacity-building, training and knowledge-transfer plan for PV, BESS, mini-grid, substation, distribution and associated control systems
Conduct training-needs assessments and develop competency frameworks, training matrices and role-specific learning pathways
Prepare and deliver classroom, workshop, field-based and on-the-job training using adult-learning methods and practical equipment demonstrations
Coordinate supplier- and contractor-led training and align vendor programmes with project systems and EEC competency requirements
Develop and administer written, oral and practical competency assessments, and maintain competency and certification records
Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures, operating instructions, switching procedures, maintenance procedures, checklists and emergency procedures
Develop preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies and schedules for PV, inverters, BESS, PCS, transformers, switchgear, protection, SCADA/EMS, communications and auxiliary systems
Develop asset registers, equipment hierarchies, tagging conventions, maintenance task lists, work-order processes and maintenance-history requirements
Support selection, configuration and implementation of an asset-management or CMMS system
Prepare spare-parts, consumables, special-tools and test-equipment philosophies and review supplier recommendations
Develop warranty registers and coordinate warranty preservation, notification, evidence collection, defect reporting and follow-up
Review O&M manuals, vendor documentation, as-built drawings, software records, licences, passwords, configuration files, test dossiers and asset information
Develop operating philosophies and safety-critical procedures for normal and emergency conditions
Support commissioning and operational-readiness activities, including inspections, testing, energisation, trial operation and performance verification
Maintain operational-readiness checklists and conduct handover-readiness reviews
Support initial operation, troubleshooting and performance optimisation after handover
Develop O&M performance indicators and prepare training-progress, competency, readiness, asset-management and handover reports
Coach EEC personnel as internal trainers and develop a sustainable train-the-trainer programme
Capture lessons learned and update training materials, procedures and maintenance plans
Coordinate with the Project Director, technical leads, HSE Specialist, contractors, suppliers and EEC management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Operations Management, Asset Management or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in utility operations, mini-grid operations, technical training, maintenance management or asset management
At least 5 years of relevant experience with solar PV, battery energy storage or comparable distributed-energy systems
O&M or capacity-building experience on at least two projects rated 5 MW or more, or equivalent multi-site mini-grid systems
Experience developing and delivering technical training, competency assessments, O&M procedures, maintenance programmes and handover-readiness plans
Practical experience with spare-parts planning, warranty administration, asset registers, maintenance schedules and maintenance-management systems
Experience supporting commissioning, trial operation, troubleshooting, performance monitoring and transition from construction to operations
Experience preparing safety-critical operating and maintenance procedures for electrical, PV, BESS, substation or mini-grid facilities
Experience working with utilities, contractors, equipment suppliers, operators, technicians and multidisciplinary project teams
Training-needs analysis, competency frameworks, training matrices, curricula, lesson plans and adult-learning methodologies
Classroom, practical, on-the-job and train-the-trainer programme delivery for technical personnel
Competency assessment, knowledge testing, practical demonstration, certification and refresher-training management
Operation and maintenance of solar PV, BESS, mini-grid, substation, protection, SCADA/EMS and supporting electrical systems
Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance planning based on risk, criticality and manufacturer requirements
Asset registers, equipment hierarchies, tagging, work orders, maintenance history and CMMS/EAM system implementation
Spare-parts optimisation, critical-spares analysis, inventory control, storage requirements and obsolescence management
Warranty registers, defect notification, evidence management, supplier follow-up and warranty-claim support
Operational readiness, commissioning participation, handover verification, DLP follow-up and early-operation support
O&M performance indicators, reliability, availability, energy performance, maintenance compliance and management reporting
Professional registration, recognised asset-management certification, training-of-trainers qualification or relevant O&M certification preferred where applicable
Strong practical knowledge, coaching ability, cultural awareness, safety leadership, structured documentation skills and ability to translate complex technical systems into clear operating procedures and effective learning experiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

12-month fixed-term contract
Inclusive, flexible and diverse company environment
Professional registration, recognised asset-management certification, training-of-trainers qualification or relevant O&M certification preferred where applicable
Membership in a recognised engineering, energy, operations, maintenance or asset-management institution desirable