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  • Posted: May 6, 2021
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    RINA is the excellence behind excellence, a global corporation that leads industries to success. We work closely with customers, assisting them in the most effective, safe and sustainable way across the Energy, Marine, Certification, Transport & Infrastructure and Industry sectors.

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    Senior Consultant - Power Systems

    Would you like to join a growing Renewables and Sustainability technical advisory team in Cape Town? RINA Consulting, part of the RINA Group, is one of the world’s most experienced renewables consulting engineering companies, having worked on over 30GW of wind, solar and other renewables. Due to increasing demand for our services in Africa we’re currently looking for a Power Systems Senior Consultant to join our team. We offer a dynamic working environment with a bright future.

    The role
    We are now looking for strong candidates to support our continued growth and expansion in this exciting market. Responsibilities include:

    • Delivering technical due diligence on large scale solar PV and wind projects for Investors, Lenders, IPPs, and Developers
    • Monitoring and reporting on PV and wind projects through the construction and operational phases
    • Providing technical engineering support on PV and wind projects at all stages of the project development cycle
    • Reviewing of resource, technologies, structural studies, electrical design, contractual documentation, environmental studies, planning permission, health and safety reports, grid offers, and grid connection agreements
    • EPC tender design, co-ordination, management, evaluation, and review
    • Project risk management, including construction, operational, and financial risk
    • Reviewing and preparing technical and non-technical reports
    • People and project management, ensuring effective communication within the internal team and stakeholders
    • Contributing to business development activities i.e. development of new solutions, proposal writing, and client presentations.

    Desirable qualifications & experience

    • Experience (>=5 years) working in power systems projects
    • Hold a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering with a Masters Degree in Power Systems desirable

    Desirable criteria

    • Project and/or people management experience
    • Highly experienced in a power systems engineering environment
    • Possess a thorough understanding of power system theory
    • Proficient with modern simulation software and electrical circuit modelling tools e.g. PSS/E, DigSILENT Powerfactory, ETAP, ERACS, etc. Experience with software script writing would be an advantage
    • Have a good track record in static and dynamic power system studies
    • Knowledge of controller models and their operation
    • Possess an understanding of transmission and distribution grids (LV to 400 kV) in Africa, grid code requirements and industry-accepted practices, and grid connection processes
    • Have previous exposure and a proven track record in business development activities within a consulting environment
    • Prior experience with the South African and/or African power market.

    The person
    We are looking for talented and experienced people able to exceed the expectations of our world-class clients. You’ll be a leader able to bring together expert teams and promote an inspiring environment influencing those around you to deliver technical excellence. Your energy and drive will promote collaboration and innovative solutions. As a strong communicator you’ll have highly-developed report writing and presentation skills, practiced negotiation skills, and the ability to engage clients with your articulate and credible manner. You’ll thrive on customer engagement and be skilled in understanding their needs and marketing our services to capture business and develop relationships. Your customer focus, technical expertise, and results-orientated thinking will enable you to achieve your objectives. You’ll ensure project management methodologies and practices are consistently applied across the team. You work well in changing circumstances and as a ‘self-manager’ take satisfaction from delivering against your promises. Must be eligible to live and work in South Africa (e.g. South Africa citizen or holder of / eligible for a South African working visa).

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to RINA on rina.altamiraweb.com to apply

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