Project Technical Manager – Wind

Job ID

2024-1744

Category

Solution/Engineering

Location : City

Cairo

Location : Country (Full Name)

Egypt

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 position
Currently we are looking for a Project Technical Manager – Wind in Cairo, Egypt to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Project Technical Manager – Wind you will be key part of the project management team; you will be also responsible for all of the technical deliverables from project structuring, NTP and through to technical handover for a dedicated project, or portfolio of linked projects.

Main responsibilities:

• Support to Structuring Phase of projects
• Prior to the start of construction, the PTM is key to ensuring that the project is structured such that it mitigates future risk as much as possible as it aims to achieve Financial Close. This is done by taking the lead in the following key functions:
• Proactively planning and managing internal and external engineering resources to ensure tasks are completed and delivered on time, especially with regards to detailed design and contract technical inputs.
• Managing, tracking and facilitation of the Detailed Design process with internal resources, the detailed design consultant and other key equipment suppliers
• Facilitation, review, and approval of technical Contracts inputs; key equipment suppliers.
• Understanding technical and environmental constraints inherent in the project and ensure this is carried through in the detailed design and other project documents
• Managing and interfacing with contractors, utilities, consultants and equipment suppliers to establish, negotiate and align all technical aspects / approvals of the project.
• Ensuring that the project programme is reasonable and accurately considers the detailed Design Timeline, key equipment procurement and allowance for commissioning, testing and local Grid Connection requirements
• Assist Business Development to obtain all outstanding site studies, project permits and licenses requiring engineering input
• Support Supply Chain with technical inputs, and review of Contractor proposals; spare parts specifications, Project Contracts; responses or clarifications towards contractors and consultants; and management the technical scoring and evaluation of all bids, equipment and contractors.
• Lead and manage the technical due diligence process towards the Lenders / other Technical Advisors.
• Assist the PM to establish and mitigate technical risks through an effective and updated Risk Register.
• Assist with management of the document planning and execution for the for the project, including Document Control, reporting and filing protocols, particularly with regards to tracking of detailed design deliverables.
• Support to projects in delivery/execution
• As the project moves into execution, the PTMs role is a continuation and development on the above:
• Follow-up and coordination of engineering discussions with subcontractors and suppliers on all technical matters.
• Manage and assess design change requests to be approved by the Lead Engineer and Project Manager
• Assist supply chain with closing out and clarification of key supply contract schedules.
• Clarify and agree interfaces towards the grid and the grid operator
• Ensure all technical standards are defined prior to the start of construction.
• Visit site on a regular basis to ensure that construction is being implemented as per the design and in line with relevant technical standards and desired quality.
• Plan and manage technical resources (engineering, as-well-as external consultants) throughout the execution stage to ensure resources are available as needed and notified in advance as required.
• Provide early warning to the PM on any issues in the project that may influence connection dates or the quality of the final product
• Assist with training of document controllers on site regarding the operating system and project documents
• Assist the SPV representative with clarifications towards lenders and Employer’s Technical Advisors
• Ensure that Scatec remains compliant to its contractual obligations set in the Project Documents
• Contribute to drafting the relevant project reports (Bi-weekly, monthly etc.).
• Assist the Quality Department with input into technical queries
• Attend and support during project meetings with contractors and utilities.
• Establish the plant commissioning and utility compliance plans and procedures.
• Plan and manage the hot commissioning phase of the plant in coordination with the Site Commissioning manager and Site Construction Manager.
• Support in project close out phase by preparing and gathering technical documents as needed to achieve TTO on time.

Qualifications and competencies

• • Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronical or Electromechanical Engineering
• Minimum Experience:
  • 7+ year of engineering, or project engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of wind energy experience, covering structuring, construction and commissioning.
  • An excellent knowledge of MS Office
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Understanding of basic Wind and BOP design
• Ideal Experience
  • Project Engineering experience
  • Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations
  • Master’s degree in engineering
  • Experience in LTA / OE workstreams
  • Understanding of Project Finance for Wind Projects, along techno-commercial negotiations of WTG supply agreements.
  • Understanding of EPC, WTG, PPA, Grid connection and other typical Contracts
• Language: fluent both written and spoken in English.

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ 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

• Understanding of basic design and operation of LV/HV and DC/AC systems, distribution and transmission network and physical aspects of renewable energy systems (solar, wind, hydro)
• Application of relevant engineering disciplines (electrical, civil, mechanical, HV, control, PV, wind, solar, hydro, BESS etc). Understand integration of technologies into the system design
• Understand all relevant contracts (EPC, FIM, O&M, Grid Connection, PPA, etc) and ensure compliance with all contractual requirements.
• Initiate, manage and drive implementation of relevant part of EPC projects or processes in line with agreed project charter and aligned with expectations for time, quality and costs.
• Communicate effectively with other departments, external parties such as suppliers, contractors, lenders, O&M and management.
• Overview of cost drivers in EPC projects, cost benchmarks, market trends, cost sensitivity etc.

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.