Wind Energy Engineer

Petroplan are pleased to be working alongside a reputable independent power producer (IPP) specialised in the renewable energy sector based in Cape Town.

The Wind Energy Engineer manages the engineering aspects of our client Wind Projects during the development, transactions, execution and operation phases of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Managing of the engineering activities of the engineering department in relation to wind projects, aligned with the Head of Engineering and Commissioning
• Management of junior wind engineers and performance engineers who report directly to the lead wind energy engineer
• Management of any external engineering consultants
• Management of Wind Turbine Control & Instrumentation and SCADA Engineering in alignment with the lead electrical engineer
• Technical evaluation of private off-taker or government RFP documents and PPAs
• The compilation of concept / FEED level wind farm designs (layouts, WTG configurations, etc.) at Development and Transaction phases of projects for the purposes of achieving favorable levelized cost of energy.
• The compilation of internal Forecast Energy Sales Reports (FESR) for wind projects and the management of external wind energy yield consultants for the production of bankable FESRs and, where required, independent review reports (FESIRs).
• The compilation of CAPEX and OPEX cost estimates for financial model purposes for Wind Projects
• Producing bid deliverables relating to Wind Projects
• The compilation of technical specifications and Employer's Requirements for Wind Projects
• The compilation of RFP / RFQ documents (drawings, specifications, returnable documents) for Turbine Supply Agreements (TSA), EPC Contracts and/or O&M contracts
• Technical evaluation and negotiations with TSA Contractors, EPC Contractors and/or O&M Contractors
• Support to Project Engineers during execution phase of projects
• Ensuring that the designs and installations meet the client's requirements and all the relevant safety regulations.
• Technical support to Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Supervisors and Commissioning Managers for site activities during execution phase of projects
• The review and acceptance of detailed WTG designs, specifications, site suitability calculations, type certifications, acceptance test results and performance test results
• Supervision and coordination of WTG performance warranty testing on behalf of our client, particularly power curve and acoustic emissions
• Management of WTG Grid Code Compliance Requirements
• The overarching responsibility of all our client's engineering team members is to contribute to the winning of projects, achieving financial close for the projects and executing the projects to achieve COD and Facility Acceptance within budget and within the required timelines.

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• BSc Mechanical, Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering or National Diploma (NDip) Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Pr Eng or Pr Tech or equivalent chartered engineer qualification

Minimum Previous Experience:

• 10 years general experience in wind farm projects
• 5 years wind farm design experience
• 5 years forecast energy production modelling experience
• 3 years wind farm Construction, Project Management or Owner's Engineer experience

Essential skills:

• Windpro and any other relevant production modelling software
• WTG specialist

Other preferred / advantageous skills:

• Knowledge and skill in solar technologies and engineering highly advantages
• Knowledge of engineering and construction contracts
• Project Management
• H&S experience and training including GWO certified WTG working at height training
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office literate
• Understanding of electrical distribution and transmission engineering
• Understanding of civil engineering
• Understanding of battery technology
• DigSilent

Languages

• English (Read, write & speak)

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