Senior Renewable Energy Specialist

1 month ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 3E Full time
Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Due Diligence
    • Lead technical due diligence assignments, advising clients through the financial close phase.
    • Assess and mitigate technical risks across project CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue forecasts.
    • Coordinate with legal, insurance, and financial advisors to ensure comprehensive project evaluations.
    • Review and negotiate key contracts (e.g., EPC, O&M, PPA, and Wind Turbine Generator Supply agreements) for both solar and wind projects.
  • Owner's Engineer Services
    • Oversee project feasibility studies, providing detailed technical input from preliminary assessments to full economic analysis.
    • Monitor construction progress, ensuring alignment with design specifications and best practices.
    • Manage EPC and O&M tender preparations, participate in contract negotiations, and guide clients through the award process.
    • Conduct on-site project acceptance testing and commissioning, collaborating with contractors to resolve issues and ensure project milestones are met.
    • Oversee project operations, supporting clients during the operational period to optimize performance and ensure long-term asset integrity.
Requirements
  • A Master's degree in engineering or equivalent, with specialized training or experience in renewable energy (wind and/or solar).
  • A minimum of 5 years in renewable energy, with at least 3-5 years in wind and/or solar consultancy.
  • In-depth experience as both a Lender's and Owner's Technical Advisor, handling technical due diligence, particularly in PV EPC, O&M, PPA, and Wind Turbine contracts, including EPC, WTG supply, O&M agreements, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA).
  • Proven ability to manage and execute Owner's Engineer responsibilities, including design review, project management, and technical advisory throughout the development, construction, and operational phases.
  • Hands-on experience with construction monitoring and inspections, guiding clients through the construction process to ensure adherence to technical and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and project goals.
  • Competency in reviewing and overseeing acceptance testing and commissioning activities performed by contractors, addressing issues promptly to ensure on-time project handover.
  • Familiarity with feasibility studies and resource assessments for solar and wind projects, with an understanding of economic, technical, and operational considerations that influence project viability.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to assess technical risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support both TDD and OE functions across CAPEX, OPEX, and revenue forecasts.
  • Excellent project management skills, adept at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing timelines, and aligning project deliverables with client expectations.
  • Proficient in technical software tools relevant to both TDD and OE roles, with a demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly.
  • A high level of organization, capable of managing complex, concurrent projects while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule targets.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with the capacity to convey technical information clearly and adapt messaging to different audiences, including sponsors, contractors, and lenders.
  • A willingness to travel for short assignments across Africa, as required.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English. French and/or Portuguese language skills are advantageous.

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