Project Engineer - Solar Energy

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POSITION INFO:

Our client in renewable energy is currently looking to employ a Project Engineer.

This position will be based in Port Elizabeth.

Main Purpose of the position:

• 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.

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Responsibilities:

• 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 in 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 company and its shareholder 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.

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Requirements:

• B Tech / Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Instrumentation;
• Solar or Wind Service Technician course
• 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.
• 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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Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.

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