Project Technical Manager - PV Facility at Scatec ASA

Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for a Project Technical Manager - PV Facility in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future.  As our Project Technical Manager you will be responsible for all the technical deliverables from project structuring through to technical handover on the PV scope of works for a dedicated project, or portfolio of linked projects. The desired end-result is to ensure that projects stick to a planned timeline, cost, and quality through smart project structuring and careful management of the full engineering process.  As our PTM you will plan, manage and facilitate all technical tasks and processes, with the assistance of the Engineering team, towards ensuring projects are structured and delivered in a technically compliant manner as required by the Project Technical Function.

Main responsibilities 

• Support to structuring phase of projects; this includes review and approval of technical supply contracts; managing and facilitating the design as per Solar Operating system; ensuring that the project programme considers the Design Timeline for commissioning, testing and local Grid Connection requirements
• Support projects in delivery through to execution; coordination of engineering discussions with subcontractors and suppliers on all technical matters
• Manage and assess design change requests for approval by the Lead Engineer and Project Manager
• Ensure all technical standards are defined prior to construction
• Regular site visits to ensure that construction is implemented as per design and in line with relevant technical standards and quality
• Plan and manage technical resources throughout the execution stage to ensure resources are available as needed and notified timeously
• 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 

• Min:  Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronical or Electromechanical Engineering
• 7+ years of engineering experience, as well as project management experience
• 5+ years’ experience in the renewable sector
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Ideal:  Project Management Certificate
• Project Engineering experience
• Master’s degree in engineering highly advantageous
• Exposure to High Voltage Networks and Sub-Stations
• Experience in LTA / OE workstreams
• Good communication and team skills, with ability to work in a cross-functional team
• High social and intercultural competence
• Excellent report writing skills

Closing Date: 30th, June 2022