Wind Balance of Plant Contract Manager - Fixed Term Contract (Cape Town) at TotalEnergies

Context & Environment

• Preferably BEng/BSc/BS (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic)
• 10+ years’ experience in the renewable energy environment (Wind Projects).
• Good understanding of split contracts for complex Constructions projects (Civil and Electrical) is mandatory 
• Good understanding of Wind BOP agreements and interfaces with Turbine suppliers will be beneficial
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects.
• Attention to detail required
• Requires an organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management.
• Commercial mindset and experience with optimizing overall business from a technical design and execution perspective
• Take ownership of meeting deadlines and drive tasks to completion
• Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks.
• Able to work independently and in groups
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Understanding of MS Project and Primavera project schedules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interest in renewable energy projects
• Proficient in English. Ability to speak Afrikaans will be an advantage on current projects
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site
• A valid Driver’s license

Activities

• This position requires a person with substantial experience and will be responsible to oversee the design and negotiate the Balance of Plant (BOP) execution contracts for a 320MW wind project.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with BOP Contractors and liaise with TotalEnergies group level key supplier management initiatives
• Advise on the preferred contracting strategy
• Lead the technical and commercial evaluation of BOP Proposals
• Lead the selection of a BOP contractor(s)
• Negotiate the BOP Construction and O&M agreements, focussing on technical & commercial and coordination with
• internal/external legal advisors and 
• technical specialists (Turbine interfaces, Grid Code Compliance, Turbine Performance, SCADA, Schedule, O&M Contract) 
• Liaise with the Turbine team to manage the formulation and contracting of interfaces between the BOP contractor and the Turbine supplier
• Up to NTP: Oversee the BOP design review process during concept and detailed design (in consultation with the OE)
• Assist the Project Director and Engineering Manager in preparation of management presentations and the generation of reports
• Negotiate and manage other related subcontractor agreements as may be required (met mast construction, etc.)
• Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
• The role description should develop along with the changing demands of the projects’ objectives and priorities.