Project Engineer (Port Elizabeth)

SUMMARY:
Project Engineer (Port Elizabeth)

POSITION INFO:

Role Purpose:

• To monitor the effective and efficient running of energy facilities and ensure compliance to contractual agreements, regulations, legislation as well as company policies and procedures.
• To support energy project development and readiness for commercial operation.
• To support readiness and due diligence functions for new operational assets.

 Primary Outputs:

• Monitor day to day running of the energy facilities and manage the various contractors to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Identify operational priorities and conduct site operations evaluations and inspections.
• Operations processes and Equipment maintenance / assessments.
• Manage operations in line with the structuring of legal and/or commercial arrangements ins support of business objectives.
• Procurement and Contract Management Support.
• Manage operational budgets and operations in line with the structuring of legal and/or commercial arrangements in support of business objectives.
• Risk management, Safety and Compliance.

Support the company and its shareholders with project development functions (solar and/or wind):

• General technical support.
• Project initiation support and practical guidance.
• Contract definition support (incl. technical specifications).
• Project evaluation and due diligence.
• Readiness for operations.
• Effective Contractor supervision / management.

 Entry Requirements:

Qualification(s) and Experience:

• B Tech / Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Instrumentation.
• Solar or Wind Service Technician course – added advantage.
• 4 - 6 years’ relevant experience in Energy Industry (Generation / Transmission / Distribution).
• Experience in construction, operations and/or maintenance of solar PV projects; project management of energy (solar or wind) projects.
• Experience in other areas within the renewable industry – added advantage.

 Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office suite).
• Project management.
• Sound technical knowledge of energy technologies (e.g., turbine specifications, solar PV equipment specifications, electrical balance of plant), SCADA systems in energy facilities, their configuration and set-up, protection systems, power electronics, generators, transformers, etc.
• Well versed with legal requirements for operation electrical equipment.
• Agility and flexibility; Resource utilization; Business insight/acumen.

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