Wind Turbine Technical Contracts Manager at TotalEnergies

Candidate Profile

• BEng/BSc/BS (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic)
• 10+ years’ experience in the renewable energy environment (Wind Projects).
• Strong understanding of Wind TSIA and O & M agreement and interfaces with EPC BOP
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects.
• Attention to detail required
• Expertise in general testing and commissioning as well as performance testing of Wind Projects
• 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, Powerpoint
• Understanding of MS Project and Primavera project schedules
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel a bonus
• 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

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day technical project management of the relevant project (Wind Turbines).
• Oversee the preparation of yield simulations
• Manage region level relations with Turbine Suppliers and liaise with TotalEnergies group level key supplier management initiatives
• Lead the selection of a Turbine supplier and model for the relevant project
• Negotiate the Turbine supply agreement with the Turbine supplier, focussing on technical & commercial with coordination of negotiation by i) internal/external legal advisors and ii) technical specialists (BOP interfaces, Grid Code Compliance, Turbine Performance, SCADA, Schedule, Service/Asset Management...)
• Liaise with the BOP team to manage the interfaces between the BOP contractor and the Turbine supplier
• Lead the technical interface between the Turbine and various other work packages (finance, legal, technical, permitting, grid connection, etc.) during execution.
• Oversee the Wind Turbine design review process during concept and detailed design (in consultation with the OE)
• Ensuring technical compliance of the Turbine Supplier with the Supplier Contract.
• Manage the review of any design deviations as may be requested during execution (assess viability, cost and time impact, etc)
• Assist the Project Director in interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, Lenders, etc. during execution .
• Assist the Project Director in overseeing the construction process in collaboration with the site team
• Assist in meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.
• Assist the Project Director in preparation of management presentations and the generation of periodic reports with the progress status of the project.
• Oversee the exaction of the met mast site calibration and Power Performance Measurements
• 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.