Cluster Lead HDB

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world's largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.
EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.
Role Summary:
The Cluster Lead is responsible for the overall management of all rooftop solar assets under the HDB Cluster. This role involves leading a team of supervisors and technicians, ensuring operational excellence, compliance with relevant standards, and driving continuous improvement in asset performance.
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise all supervisors and technicians under the HDB cluster.
Ensure maintenance schedules, performance targets, and safety standards are consistently met.
Allocate tasks and resources effectively across the cluster to optimize operational efficiency.
Asset Performance & Maintenance Strategy
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across all HDB solar assets.
Ensure that maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with relevant IEC standards and Singapore Electrical Code of Practice.
Develop and enforce internal maintenance SOPs and standards tailored to Operations.
Resolve complex issues encountered on-site, including system-level faults and persistent underperformance.
Annual Maintenance Planning & Execution
Develop annual maintenance plans in coordination with asset management.
Track progress of maintenance execution, ensuring alignment with plan and compliance with budget.
Identify opportunities for lifecycle upgrades, repowering, or system optimization.
Budget & Resource Management
Prepare, manage, and track annual operating budget for the cluster.
Optimize use of manpower, materials, and outsourced services to meet performance goals within cost targets.
Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary interface with HDB, Town Councils, and other relevant public agencies.
Coordinate with subcontractors and service providers to ensure high-quality delivery of maintenance works.
Prepare and present cluster performance reviews or updates to internal stakeholders and external partners.
Project Takeover from Construction
Work closely with the E&C (Engineering & Construction) team to support project handover from construction to operations.
Lead the execution of takeover inspections, punch-list management, and DLP (defects liability period) issue tracking and resolution.
Establish baseline documentation and preventive schedules upon operational readiness.
Compliance, Audits & Documentation
Participate actively in internal audits (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO and external audits by authorities or stakeholders.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, incidents, inspections, and corrective actions for audit readiness.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Work closely with the asset management and performance monitoring teams to analyse performance data.
Use insights to initiate performance improvement measures and early intervention on degradation trends or systemic faults.
Ad-hoc & Strategic Initiatives
Support special projects such as remedial work planning, repowering, and equipment upgrades.
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in solar O&M, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Energy Engineering.
Strong knowledge of IEC standards, Singapore Electrical Code and relevant local regulations.
Experience managing rooftop solar systems, including budgeting, stakeholder coordination, and incident resolution.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and able to interpret performance data for decision-making.
Skilled in developing SOPs, handling audits, and leading maintenance planning and project handovers.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage teams and liaise with HDB and Town Councils.
Valid Class 3 driving license and comfortable working at heights and across multiple sites.
Values-driven: demonstrates stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and a spirit of excellence.
Benefits
When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions.
Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits.
Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering.
About EDP Group
As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group.
What makes us proud as an employer:
TOP Employer Europe 2025 certification
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021
Top Workplaces US 2021
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation
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