Engineering Manager - Early Operations and Asset Support

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main Purpose of the Position

We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager - Early Operations and Asset Support based in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.

As our Engineering Manager you will conduct investigations and implement solutions to resolve all technical matters related to operations and performance of operational plants.

You will manage and constantly develop the Engineering Department.

Working in a multi-disciplinary team environment, you’ll get the opportunity to work closely with other experienced team members as well as developing the next generation of world class engineers leading the energy transition to a sustainable future.

Our ideal candidate has experience in the design, structuring and execution of utility scale PV projects. You are a curious person always looking for new opportunities and solutions to improve our next exciting project through analysis, simulations and integrating the latest technologies to maximize performance and reliability.

Main Responsibilities 

Operating System:

• Provide continuous input towards improvement and optimization of the operating system
• Generating of relevant technical procedures to facilitate support function

Support to Structuring Phase of projects:

• Establish and approve technical requirements to be considered in the Project Documents (Functional Requirements, O&M Contracts)
• Ensure technical considerations in Detailed Engineering are aligned with learnings from operational
• Close co-operation with O&M Business development to ensure correct input into Financial Model, future operations and contractual obligations

Support to Project Execution:

• Review of relevant technical documentation to ensure full TTO deliverables and technical compliance
• Coordinate the early operation phase through the structuring phase, the delivery phase up to end of DNP

Support to Power Production

• Investigate plant optimization opportunities and work on improvement initiatives and repowering projects
• Conduct fault finding studies and investigations into operational issues
• Generate Root Cause analysis reports and implementation recommendations
• Develop and maintain a database of technical learnings, finding and solutions to be implemented or considered in future projects
• Support Asset Management with LTA, lenders, board requirements and other queries
• Draft and/or provide input to reports for various stakeholders (SPV, Operations, Field services )
• Support Field services with all related queries, concerns, HSE and emergency situations
• Ensure plant technical compliance with internal standards, utility compliance, equipment and supplier requirements
• Assistance with any technical matters as arising from interaction with the Support Project Management services

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in Engineering Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, Electro-Mechanical)
• Master’s degree in engineering (ideally)
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Specialization in solar and/or renewable energy is desirable
• 10+ years’ Electrical/Electro-Mechanical engineering experience, Including Renewable Energy, Project environment, distribution and reticulation design experience
• Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-stations
• Experience in Utility Scale PV Project design and Execution Experience in SCADA systems or communication networks

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect

• Should be available and accustomed to travel to 3^rd world or developing countries
• Must be able to work in an open plan environment
• Must be able to work extended hours
• Must be able to work on site in various conditions
• Valid driver’s license 

We Offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.