A large Independent Power Producer is looking for a Solar Project Engineer to join their dynamic, growing team in Cape Town.Minimum Requirements:BSc Engineering or National Diploma (NDip) Engineering (Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical)Pr Eng or Pr Tech or equivalent chartered engineer qualification10 years' experience in major engineering infrastructure projects5 years' experience in renewable generation projects3 years' experience in solar farm projects5 years engineering design experience2 years construction or site supervision experienceProficient in one of electrical, civil or mechanical engineering with basic knowledge of other engineering disciplinesProject Management and Engineering ManagementAutoCADBasic knowledge of Eskom distribution and transmission systemsKnowledge of engineering and construction contractsH&S experience and trainingResponsibilities:Managing and coordinating the inputs and support of the IPP's multi-disciplinary project engineering team which includes various engineering discipline specialists / leads.Participate in technical and commercial evaluation and negotiations with EPC Contractors, OEMs and O&M Contractors.Liaising, on behalf of the IPP, with Eskom for grid connection self-build works including managing, in combination with the EPC Contractor, the Eskom approval processes.Co-ordinating the compilation of Employer's performance based technical specifications and Employer's Requirements.The compilation of RFP / RFQ documents (drawings, specifications, returnable documents) for EPC and O&M Contractors.Co-ordinating technical reviews of the EPC Contractor's AFC design reports and drawings.Ensuring that the EPC Contractor's designs and installations meet the client's requirements and all the relevant safety regulations.Overviewing the Contractor's Grid Code Compliance design and process.Management of project technical queries, including design interface management between Contractors.Conduct frequent (minimum monthly, likely bi-weekly) site visits to review contractor's performance.Review, in combination with Quality Manager, Construction Manager and Site Supervisors, the Contractor's QA/QC processes.Responsible for the engineering document register and coordinating the engineering document design reviews.Technical support to Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Supervisors, Quality Managers and Commissioning Managers for site construction and commissioning activities.Support to the Construction Managers and Project Managers for certifying completion for Contractor's milestone payments.Ensuring technical compliance of the projects with PPA (Power Purchase Agreement), SBA (Self Build Agreement), BQ (Budget Quote), DCUOSA and all other Project Documents.Should you meet the above requirements, please send a detailed CV to (Email Address Removed) or call the team on (Phone Number Removed).
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