Our client, in the energy industry are currently seeking the skills of an Electrical Engineer that has worked at an IPP or Engineering Consultancy with utility scale experience
Main job function
The role is 2IC to the Head of Technical, covering both construction and operations across solar and wind projects.
Key responsibilities:
Oversight of, and problem solving support for, our construction and design engineers
Reviewing plant performance and managing O&M contractors at a senior level
Supporting our plant engineers on availability and performance reporting
Taking part in lender due diligence discussions on projects heading to financial close
Site visits and technical due diligence on operating assets
The person will also:
Lead and grow Company's technical team and competencies across wind and solar technologies
Lead and coordinate all technical aspects of solar and wind project development, construction and operation in Africa
Grow a set of competencies across renewable technologies
Be involved in projects from development, design, construction and operations
Travel throughout Africa
Have the autonomy to create or improve existing systems and processes
The position requires the person to be responsible for and manage projects through construction and into operations, and perform the following key tasks:
Interface with the development team during the development, tender and financial close process on the projects' technical aspects
Pricing, design and technical strategic input on tender, development and pre-construction project phases
Procurement and contract management of contractors and technical consultants
Owner's interface with EPC and O&M contractors
Reviewing EPC, O&M and supply contracts, technical specifications, performance guarantees and warranty claims
Providing technical inputs to the financial model (energy yield, degradation, availability and opex)
Grid connection and grid code compliance
Health and safety (HSE) and quality oversight on site