- Maximising plant performance of assets through data analytics and engineering.
- Conduct root analysis of equipment problem and provide recommendations to prevent future outages and/or failures.
- Assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project CAPEX, OPEX and revenues.
- Identifying, implementing and validating performance improvements.
- Management of reliability engineering functions to ensure defect elimination.
- Review of monthly Technical and Operation reports to co-owned assets, analysis of performance and collaboration with Third Party operational teams for detailed assessments to Pele executive group.
- Playing a key role in preparing technical inputs and performance metrics to support site-specific monthly operational reports to the Asset Management team.
- Managing Technical Due Diligence assignments for support inputs to Sponsor(s) as well as Lender(s)- LTA's and IE's.
- Provide O&M routine tests of plant equipment, including recommendations for repair or servicing and subsequent testing requirements.
- Review results of O&M routine tests of plant equipment, including recommendations for repair or servicing and subsequent testing requirements
- Perform End of Warranty analysis, reviews and reporting and alternative routine maintenance and repair strategies.
- Provide direction to operations and maintenance Team to ensure equipment remains reliable, including both technical and financial decisions.
- Assist and advise SCADA engineering with the implementation of Performance Management/Monitoring software, development of software tools and occasionally crafting of customized software tools for Engineering, Analytics and Dashboard reporting,
- Utilize predictive and preventative maintenance (PM/PDM) techniques to monitor and evaluate process variables and to identify status and trending of operational deficiencies,
- Work with OEM's and Subcontractors to pinpoint failures and ensure efficient and effective resolutions,
- Develop strategic plans for major equipment overhauls and/or replacement to optimize operational lifespan of the plant, including engineering & design proposals, economic justifications, and recommended parts, materials and/or BOQ's.
- Provide technical support to projects in development, construction or operation (layout, sizing, Energy Yield Assessment, technical/cost analysis, electrical design, etc....) for internal and external clients.
- Analyse technical information received for a specific project (including RFP/ RFQ and tenders) and evaluate its impact in the electrical design of the project.
- Provide technical advisory to internal Investment & Funding team for potential acquisitions.
- Draft, edit , and review performance-related aspects of scopes of work, technical exhibits, specifications, report templates etc for new RFP's.
- Review and support negotiation of performance-related aspects of power purchase agreements, EPC contracts, interconnection agreements, equipment warranties, etc.
- Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm,
- Ensure that safety is key focus and paramount importance in all projects and shall be delivered in full compliance with local legislation and company policy and adherence / compliance to applicable standards, rules, and regulations (local and international),
- Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
- Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders.
- Stakeholder management: liaison with engineering, operational & support function personnel to derive and execute fit for purpose maintenance solutions according to sound risk management practices,
- Development of technical team capability, technology roadmap, software tools, and engineering management processes to ensure a competent knowledge base for continued success within area of responsibility,
- Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards.
- Regular reporting / updates to management advising of project progress to plan, KPI's. Advise of areas requiring escalation, decision for resolution & non- conformance.
- Bachelor degree in Engineering (Bsc/BEng), preferably Electrical, or equivalent,
- 10 to 12 years of post-graduate experience in Electrical Power Systems industry, Utility scale environment, or equivalent,
- 4+ years minimum experience working with Renewable Energy Power Plant technologies (PV and/or wind),
- 2 to 3 years of experience in Plant O&M activities with emphasis on Technical Performance Management,
- ECSA registration as a candidate is required as a minimum, however preference is given to candidates already professionally registered with ECSA,
- Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior Leadership, and proven technical writing skills,
- Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross - functional environment.
- Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Valid Drivers' License
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Description
The Role
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Job Responsibilities
Some of your key tasks will include , but not be limited to:
Technical & Operational (majority)
Project and Business Development
General & Other
Requirements
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