Senior Technical Project Manager - Renewables and Batteries

Job Summary

Reporting

Key Accountabilities

• Manage and coordinate engineering work packages with respect to choice of technologies, technical configurations and for setting relevant performance, statutory, safety and quality requirements.
• In charge of all aspects and documentation of the contractual negotiations during Business Development of all O&M and/or Technical-related agreements: EPC, EPCM, PPA, OE, LTSA, etc.
• Work closely with the procurement and construction team in line with the procurement strategies and construction strategies.
• Be responsible for drafting/contributing to and negotiating owner specifications, including the incorporation of the latest group experience and standards.
• Prepare Capex and O&M budgets integrating feedback from Group assets and Group specialists.
• Prepare all O&M technical related documents for the bid (OM organization chart, O&M references, O&M Philosophy, etc.).
• Interface with Lender's Engineer and support Lenders’ due diligence during closing process.
• Management of internal approval process (O&M and Technical).
• Support of CEO and Construction Managers of Project Companies or CEO and Plant Managers of O&M Companies, for punctual problems during construction, commissioning phase and during operations.
• Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the ETS team

Degree / Experience

• Degree in an engineering discipline, bachelors or masters
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the power generation sector with specific knowledge, expertise and experience in developing or constructing solar PV and/or BESS projects including the ability to:
• o evaluate and perform feasibility studies
• o conduct technology configurations
• o determine construction strategies and operating philosophies
• o evaluate yield assessments and conceptual designs
• o perform techno-economic cost analyses for the full lifecycle of a project
• o draft, review and negotiate commercial and contractual agreements
• o manage and advise transversally on all technical aspects of a project from cradle to grave
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a project management or technical coordination function on solar PV or BESS development or construction projects. Formal training in project management is strongly desirable;
• Knowledge in other renewable technologies such as Wind would be advantageous.
• Knowledge in procurement (e.g. FIDIC) and handling multidisciplinary projects are considered strong assets;
• A basic understanding of HV/MV/LV electrical systems, including international practices on grid connection for centralized energy projects, as well as electrical system integration & optimization for industrial customers.
• Knowledge and experience working on competitive tenders in the Middle East would be advantageous.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong people management skills;
• Flexible, meticulous, good planner, and organizer.
• Ability to work autonomously and be proactive.
• Stress resistant, results-focused, determined, decisive;
• You think outside the box and dare to challenge the status quo;

Business Understanding

• Participation on and closing of several utility scale renewable energy projects.
• Development and activities internationally and in MENA in particular.
• Interfaces with Business Development (BD) / Legal / Procurement / Acquisitions, Investments & Financial Advisory (AIFA) / Construction / Operations.
• O&M and/or construction knowledge

Location/travel

• Dubai Office with travel in GCC plus episodic travels inside and outside the MENA region.
• Flexibility to travel in the AMEA region if needed.