Senior Pv Specialist

Our **Renewable Energy Client** is currently looking for a **Snr PV Specialist** (Subject Matter Expert) based in **Midrand**

In this role, you will take lead in all Solar PV design, installations, commissioning and signing off as the accountable / Professional Engineer.

You will work alongside project engineers, master electricians, project managers and contractors.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES**:

- Review specification and/or analyse potential renewable energy projects (at this stage mainly Solar PV).
- Be able to design and compile a detailed BOQ (and/or oversee, check and mentor jnr PV specialists) and cost Solar PV and storage systems (BESS), including ground-mounted, carport and rooftop systems, either grid-tied, hybrid or off-grid.
- Inspect, test, commission, and sign off new, as well as perform fault finding on existing solar PV and storage systems of various makes, from residential to at least 50MWp.
- Render a product and quality and training support service to the Project Management Office.
- Assist and train Business Development and Pre-sales as far as PV-related (including BESS) matters are concerned, as well as proposals.
- Follow latest developments and technologies in the Solar PV and energy storage field and inform the company of changes in this environment.
- Build supplier and contractor relationships to support the company’s Solar PV and
- Energy Storage drive, manage and mitigate risk through supplier contracts and intervention.
- Ensure all PV systems (including all EPC & M activity) meet the applicable regulations for SA, latest recommendations from leading solar PV bodies and comply with individual client requirements where provided.
- Have a comprehensive understanding of at least JBCC and FIDIC contracts.
- Attend and have the ability to address / present to customers, management, internal and external teams involved in the EPC & M process.
- Perform renewable energy related audits on site and translate findings into custom made solutions

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related fields, with PREng registration,
- At least 5-8 years of proven Solar PV and Energy Storage experience, including but not limited to all aspects of EPC & M (Engineering/design, Procurement, Construction, and Maintenance),
- At least 3 years experience in testing, commissioning and fault finding on solar PV and energy storage systems,
- Possess excellent ability and experience in energy analytics & power system analytics,
- Possess knowledge of, and experience in understanding electrical and electronic control circuits and drawings,
- Strong demonstrated skill to analyze existing electrical infrastructure,
- PV Design Specialist Certification or equivalent (PV green card or equivalent ),
- Proven Solar and battery system design and construction experience,
- Valid Driver's License (manual transmission) and 8 years’ experience are required
- Highly organised individuals, that thrive in process driven as well as creative environments,
- Strong report writing skills,
- Attention to detail with a good understanding of electrical equipment and principles,
- Ability to work with contractors, management and subordinates. Training / mentoring of jnr
- PV specialists,
- Project Management knowledge and/or certification will be beneficial,
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and similar industry standard CAD software will be beneficial ,
- Knowledge and ability to program inverters, PLCs, etc will be beneficial.
- Experience and ability to do fault finding on new and existing PV systems, will be beneficial.

**SYSTEM MODELING**
- Scope / design efficient PV systems using Helioscope and/or PVSyst, as well as supplier programs to correctly size PV systems, including cabling, combiners, inverters and all other components of a complete system, also including energy storage and control,
- Conformance with relevant Codes and Standards applicable to the SA market,
- Translate system models into project proposals, including financial impact analysis and
- proposals to clients.

Literacy
- Microsoft Project - Advanced,
- Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint - Advanced,
- Report writing in English - Advanced,
- Knowledge of Project Management processes,
- Knowledge of Project Governance requirements.

R800 000 -R1 mil per annum

Cell allowance - no other benefits

Working hours

07h00 -16h00 or 08h00 - 17h00

**Education**:

- Bachelors (preferred)

**Experience**:

- photovoltaic/PV: 1 year (preferred)
- solar energy: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

- PREng registration (preferred)