Job Description
A renewable energy developer and investor who develops, owns, constructs, and operates utility scale and small scale renewable energy projects is currently recruiting a Head of Engineering.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (HC)
15 Yrs. experience in HV electrical field with minimum 10 yrs. as a protection designer, 8 yrs in Solar and Renewable
Professional Engineering (Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech Eng.)
Strong Technical knowledge in Solar PV, off-grid batteries, and distributions
Comfort working with a small, growing company with aggressive targets
Experience managing budgets
Ability to understand commercial considerations related to projects
Detailed understanding of design and operation of modern protection relay technology and substation automation and its application through to commissioning
Detailed understanding of design of primary electrical plant in transmission and distribution substations
A working knowledge of the civil and mechanical engineering aspects of substations and overhead power lines
In-depth knowledge and understanding of discipline-specific technology and technical skills
Your KPIs will include:
Conduct quarterly reviews for the Engineering division
Manage and maintain relationships through regular contact with Senior Management Team, Substations, Project Accountant, Fellow Project Engineers, Tender Administrators, Site Staff, Design Office, Automation, Customers, and Suppliers
Deliver a cost-effective design, meeting local regulations and industry best practices on time and with high attention to detail to ensure minimal site changes
Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver all elements of Solar EPC or mini-grid installations from geographical, structural, earthing, solar array positioning, distribution, generation, grid integration, and safe system
Developing internal expertise and advising on technical matters on the renewable energy projects and DLO sites to ensure that the most robust and technically compliant projects to produce the lowest cost of energy over a period
Managing and coordinating multidiscipline engineering project activities to ensure projects are executed in a safe, technically compliant, efficient, cost-effective, and timely manner
Lead and manage the interface on engineering, procurement & subcontractor firming related to the development of renewable energy projects i.e. Solar PV, wind Project, and Energy storage projects
Identify areas of improvement in Engineering practices, and proactively make recommendations to the business
Provide subject matter expert (SME) support and expertise to the project managers and project engineers
Provide input into detailed design both internal and external to ensure efficient and cost-effective constructability
Review detailed design submission from design contractors
Provide technical specification and inputs to tender scope of works development
Identify and keep track of all Engineering related Governance and Compliance issues
Monitor and enforce quality and safety in accordance with company policy
Conduct Technical Risk Management and communicate risks to relevant stakeholders
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