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Environmental Manager

Posting date : 26/03/2024

Requisition ID : 25076


Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager

 

JOB PURPOSE

 

  • To support business development activities in South Africa and the rest of Africa contributing to project delivery and management.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all projects remain compliant in accordance with all applicable legislation, codes, and guidelines in alignment with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the permitting for the pipeline projects is tracked and updated periodically.

 

 

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

Environmental Permitting

  • Manage the EIA process from site selection to final approval to ensure compliance to relevant environmental standards
  • Management of EIA activities between consultants, landowners, governmental bodies, etc. to ensure the EIA process runs on time and within the prescribed budget
  • Renew and amend environmental authorizations to ensure permits remain valid and relevant to technological advancements
  • Prepare permit applications and agreements as needed by regulatory agencies to ensure projects follow local law

Bid Coordination: Environmental

  • Review bid documents to understand the requirement and deliverables of the tender.
  • Manage and appoint EAPs for bid submission and FC requirements. 
  • Develop a checklist based on environmental deliverables to track and delegate tasks and responsibilities through the team/consultants
  • Monitoring team deliverables to ensure all task are submitted on time to ensure the successful submission of the bid
  • Review and collate the various deliverables to ensure all bid requirements are provided.

Environmental Management of Construction and Operational projects

  • Assists with provision of Environmental input into EPC/ O&M Contractor’s contract to ensure that requirements are clearly stipulated
  • Maintain environmental permits and licenses to ensure project is operating within authorized limits and within ESMS
  • Investigate environmental accidents and propose corrective actions.
  • Manage the ECO during project construction phase to ensure compliance with environmental permits
  • Manage the LTA during financial close and construction on environmental related matters
  • Provide guidance and direction to onsite management to ensure environmental compliance and best practice measures are implemented
  • Prepare feedback reports and presentations to management.
  • Review and approve monthly ECO reports to ensure the report is accurate and reflective of site conditions.

Environmental Management of Construction and Operational projects

  • Review EPC contractor monthly reports to ensure activities and mitigations proposed are in line with environmental requirements
  • Monitor action taken by EPC contractor to resolve all open issues, take necessary contractual action if necessary.

Reporting

  • Collates, analyzes and summarizes environmental information and trends for relevant projects for reporting purposes.
  • Prepare Environmental information for Steerco and ESG Subcommittee meetings
  • Report on environmental performance across various platforms and to various stakeholders
  • Prepare board slides
  • Provide input into steerco meetings
  • Contribute to monthly progress reports to lenders.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

  • Degree in Environmental Management.
  • SAMTRAC or NEBOSH Certification.
  • ESMS Implementation and Auditing qualification at a recognized institution.

Experience And Skills:

  • 6-10 years working in the environmental, health and safety sector with a minimum of 3 years in the renewable energy sector where such experience has been obtained during the construction and operations phase.
  • Extensive knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, legislative requirements and the EIA process
  • Experience working with a multinational company would be desirable.

Language:

  • English Language
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

 

Specific Knowledge / skills

  • Good knowledge of energy markets in South Africa;
  • Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards;
  • Familiarity with HSE Legislation and regulations, policies, procedures and standards, and the implementation thereof
  • Registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) or South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions  (SACPCMP);
  • Project Management;
  • Records and Information Management.
  • Planning and Organizing.

Location / travel

  • Place of residence: Johannesburg, South Africa;
  • Frequent travel in South Africa and some travels internationally for Group seminars and meetings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures
  • Behaves in a responsible way
  • Lives and uphold Engie’s values
  • Undertakes any other duties as may be requested within reason

 

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

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Technical Project Lead: Solar PV

Posting date : 21/03/2024

Requisition ID : 24618


Technical Project Lead: Solar PV

Technical Project Lead: Solar PV

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The development of utility-scale energy projects and subsequent participation in government and corporate tenders in Engie Southern Africa is led by a Business Development Department and supported by the Engineering Department. The general role of a Technical Project Lead (TPL) is to:

  • Define and Lead the technical aspects of projects in Pre-Development (Feasibility), Development (Bid/Tender) and Final Development Stage (Financial Close) stage, including interfacing with internal stakeholders, engineering consultants, technology providers, suppliers and contractors with the aim of:
    • maturing technical solutions through each phase
    • improving bid competitiveness
    • and ensuring technical governance and sustainability criteria are respected (quality, health & safety, efficiency, environmental compliance) for the construction, operation and maintenance of the asset. 
  • Be responsible for choice of technologies, technical configuration and for setting relevant performance, statutory, safety and quality requirements.
  • Be responsible for the prescription, procurement specification, adjudication and management of technical services and products.
  • Be responsible for drafting and negotiating owner techno-commercial specifications, including the incorporation of the latest group experience and technical guidelines.
  • Be in charge of all technical-related agreements during the development phase, including documentation drafting and contractual negotiation (e.g. EPC, PPA, OMA, LTSA, OE, LTA, IE etc).
  • Define procurement strategies and construction strategies in collaboration with the Business Development Department, Procurement Department and Construction Department.
  • Prepare Capex and Opex costs including market consultation and integrating feedback from Group assets and Group specialists.
  • Prepare the Operations phase philosophy and technical related documents (OM organization chart, O&M references, O&M Philosophy, etc.).
  • Assess and evaluate technical risks and advise and/or draft professional reports during the various stages of the project approval process.
  • Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the Engineering team.
  • Hand-over technical aspects and documents to the Project and Operations companies, and Provide ad-hoc support and advisory to operational assets and construction projects.

 

 

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

  • Engineering Team
  • Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory Team
  • Business Development Team
  • Legal & Ethics Team
  • Procurement Team
  • Support Teams (HR, IT, HSE, Finance)
  • Project Companies, Operating Companies & Subsidiaries
  • Engie HQ, AMEA HQ and GBUs

External

  • Clients
  • Equipment & Technology Providers & EPC Contractors
  • Competitors
  • Off-takers and Grid Operators
  • Consultants & Engineering Firms
  • Project Stakeholders (sponsors, lenders, owners, environmental)

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

  • Engineering Qualification: BSc, BEng or BTech
  • Additional relevant qualifications would be advantageous
  • Professional registration would be advantageous  

 

Language

  • Fluent in English (verbal and written skills)

 

Core Experience & Skills

  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in the power generation sector, specifically able to demonstrate experience and engineering expertise in Solar PV technology, including :
    • Ability to scope conceptual layouts/configurations, and conduct preliminary solar resource and yield assessments on PVsyst software
    • Ability to specify and review designs and applicable standards
    • Ability to specify equipment and plant performance requirements including modules, inverters, SCADA, mounting structures.
  • A good understanding of the techno-economic life cycle and risk profile of a power project and knowledge in financial indicators for project follow-up
  • A reasonable understanding of power plant development, the IPP model and the associated Project Finance technical requirements and interfaces.
  • Experience in scoping the technical works, reviewing & evaluating technical proposals, setting & assessing the performance of the works, and providing lifecycle advisory, guidance and recommendations.
  • Experience in leading and project/contract managing technical workstreams and internal/external stakeholders to drive the overall project objectives. 
  • Experience in translating technical requirements into commercial & contractual concepts in collaboration with the BD, Legal and Finance teams.

Advantageous Experience & Skills

  • Experience across multiple power generation technologies
  • Experience across multiple project phases (development, construction, commissioning, operations. decommissioning)
  • Experience with various project types and structures (greenfield, brownfield, acquisitions, divestments, project finance, equity finance, government and corporate PPAs).
  • Knowledge of energy market players (Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Competitors) and industry practice would be advantageous

 

Behavioural Competencies

  • Ability to travel within South Africa and to ENGIE offices and assets globally as needed.
  • Ability to work autonomously and multi-task in times of complexity, uncertainty, variability and project cycles
  • Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds and functional backgrounds
  • Ability to communicate and share knowledge between remote teams
  • Ability to take ownership and responsibility, keep commitments and manage expectations
  • Ability to maintain high standards in terms of work quality and attention to detail
  • Ability to think conceptually, strategically and analytically
  • Ability to function effectively under pressure and maintain self-control
  • Ability to adapt to new and diverse environments and changing contexts
  • Maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality where required

 

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
  • Behaves in a responsible way;
  • Lives the values of the Company.

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

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Technical Project Manager

Posting date : 21/03/2024

Requisition ID : 23704


Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The development of utility-scale energy projects and subsequent participation in government and corporate tenders in Engie Southern Africa is led by a Business Development Department and supported by the Engineering Department. The general role of a Technical Project Manager (TPM) is to:

  • Define and Lead the technical aspects of projects in Pre-Development (Feasibility), Development (Bid/Tender) and Final Development Stage (Financial Close) stage, including interfacing with internal stakeholders, engineering consultants, technology providers, suppliers and contractors with the aim of:
    • maturing technical solutions through each phase
    • improving bid competitiveness
    • and ensuring technical governance and sustainability criteria are respected (quality, health & safety, efficiency, environmental compliance) for the construction, operation and maintenance of the asset. 
  • Be responsible for choice of technologies, technical configuration and for setting relevant performance, statutory, safety and quality requirements.
  • Be responsible for the prescription, procurement specification, adjudication and management of technical services and products.
  • Be responsible for drafting and negotiating owner techno-commercial specifications, including the incorporation of the latest group experience and technical guidelines.
  • Be in charge of all technical-related agreements during the development phase, including documentation drafting and contractual negotiation (e.g. EPC, PPA, OMA, LTSA, OE, LTA, IE etc).
  • Define procurement strategies and construction strategies in collaboration with the Business Development Department, Procurement Department and Construction Department.
  • Prepare Capex and Opex costs including market consultation and integrating feedback from Group assets and Group specialists.
  • Prepare the Operations phase philosophy and technical related documents (OM organization chart, O&M references, O&M Philosophy, etc.).
  • Assess and evaluate technical risks and advise and/or draft professional reports during the various stages of the project approval process.
  • Perform technology watch and share knowledge within the Engineering team.
  • Hand-over technical aspects and documents to the Project and Operations companies, and Provide ad-hoc support and advisory to operational assets and construction projects.
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COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

  • Engineering Team
  • Acquisitions, Investments and Financial Advisory Team
  • Business Development Team
  • Legal & Ethics Team
  • Procurement Team
  • Support Teams (HR, IT, HSE, Finance)
  • Project Companies, Operating Companies & Subsidiaries
  • Engie HQ, AMEA HQ and GBUs

External

  • Clients
  • Equipment & Technology Providers & EPC Contractors
  • Competitors
  • Off-takers and Grid Operators
  • Consultants & Engineering Firms
  • Project Stakeholders (sponsors, lenders, owners, environmental)

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Education

  • Engineering Qualification: BSc, BEng or BTech
  • Additional relevant qualifications would be advantageous
  • Professional registration would be advantageous  

 

Language

  • Fluent in English (verbal and written skills)

 

Core Experience & Skills

  • A minimum of 12 years of experience in the power generation sector, specifically able to demonstrate experience and engineering expertise across 2 or more power generation technologies, including:
    • Solar PV, Onshore Wind, BESS, Thermal, CSP  
    • Ability to provide senior guidance and mentorship to Engineering team members
    • Ability to support manager in implementing strategy, process and governance within Engineering
    • Ability to provide advisory, technical expertise and management across the value chain of a power generation project.
  • A good understanding of the techno-economic life cycle and risk profile of a power project and knowledge in financial indicators for project follow-up
  • A comprehensive understanding of power plant development, the IPP model and the associated Project Finance technical requirements and interfaces.
  • Experience in scoping the technical works, reviewing & evaluating technical proposals, setting & assessing the performance of the works, and providing lifecycle advisory, guidance and recommendations.
  • Experience in leading and project/contract managing technical workstreams and internal/external stakeholders to drive the overall project objectives. 
  • Experience in translating technical requirements into commercial & contractual concepts in collaboration with the BD, Legal and Finance teams.

Advantageous Experience & Skills

  • Experience across multiple power generation technologies
  • Experience across multiple project phases (development, construction, commissioning, operations. decommissioning)
  • Experience with various project types and structures (greenfield, brownfield, acquisitions, divestments, project finance, equity finance, government and corporate PPAs).
  • Knowledge of energy market players (Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Competitors) and industry practice would be advantageous

 

Behavioural Competencies

  • Ability to travel within South Africa and to ENGIE offices and assets globally as needed.
  • Ability to work autonomously and multi-task in times of complexity, uncertainty, variability and project cycles
  • Ability to work within a team of members from varying cultural backgrounds and functional backgrounds
  • Ability to communicate and share knowledge between remote teams
  • Ability to take ownership and responsibility, keep commitments and manage expectations
  • Ability to maintain high standards in terms of work quality and attention to detail
  • Ability to think conceptually, strategically and analytically
  • Ability to function effectively under pressure and maintain self-control
  • Ability to adapt to new and diverse environments and changing contexts
  • Maintains high ethical standards and confidentiality where required

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
  • Behaves in a responsible way;
  • Lives the values of the Company.

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

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Senior Business Developer

Posting date : 15/03/2024

Requisition ID : 24098


Senior Business Developer

Senior Business Developer

 

 

JOB PURPOSE

  • Development of utility scale Solar and On shore wind  projects in compliance with investment criteria and Business development procedures.
  • These opportunities will primarily be focused on corporate PPA and REIPPP for renewable projects in South Africa, arising through Greenfield development, acquisitions or strategic partnerships.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

KEY RESULT AREAS

Below listed activities are intended to describe the essentials and are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and requirements :

              Pre-development phase

  • Identify predevelopment opportunities and enable an early position for the group.
  • Produce, present and get approval of  Origination memo and Development memo by the AMEA RES Commitment Committee
  • Present and get approval of the Development memo by the RGBU Development Committee
  • Identify and propose partnerships.

 

               Development phase

  • Plan development and allocate internal & external resources.
  • Negotiate and manage partnerships.
  • Execute operational development activities like configuration analysis , Key vendor selection , EPC contractor selection.
  • Good understanding of tariff optimization techniques including yield optimization , capital cost opitmisation and cost of capital optimization
  • Build up project documentation (Origination memo, Development memo Investment memo )
  • Perform Risk analysis.
  • Perform internal project review together with support functions.
  • Present Investment memo to AMEA RES CC and RGBU CC for  approval.
  • Lead a multi-functional team leading to successful submission of  a proposal to the Client

 

               Final development phase

 

  • Sign off before commitment.
  • Lead Final development activities leading to execution of project agreements .
  • Lead the project team for financial Closing.
  • Produce compliance memo
  • Hand over  to Construction/Integration.
  • Organize and have BD meetings to perform project reviews.
  • Ensure timely and adequate reporting.
  • Organize and follow up ad-hoc audits.

 

 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

  • Be accountable for development of renewable opportunities from conceptualization to Financial close
  • Carry out proactive prospection and screen/evaluate opportunities.
  • Lead development activities with the support of a multifunctional team up to Financial close 
  • Negotiate to close a successful proposal submission in compliance with the investment criteria and risk mandate.
  • Contribute to define regional BD procedures, methods and documentation.
  • Support PAMT development plan (both CAPEX and development budget) and AMEA Renewables Business plan

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Degree

  • University Degree in Engineering, Finance or Economics;
  •  International MBA is a plus.

Experience

  • Minimum 6 years’ relevant working experience in the Energy sector;
  • More than 3 years of BD experience;
  • Experience in South Africa’s Private PPA programmes;
  • Good understanding of the typical bid requirements for the renewable energy industry;
  • Preference in experience in bringing projects to financial close with a specific focus on PPA negotiations and project finance exposure.

Language

  • Fluent in English, knowledge of other language(s) is a plus;

Specific Knowledge / skills

  • Detailed knowledge of energy markets in South Africa;
  • Renewable Power technologies including Solar , wind and Batteries;
  • Contract negotiation skills (EPC, PPA, SHA, Financing, …);
  • Knowledge of project finance mechanics and risk allocation.

Location / travel

  • Place of residence: Johannesburg, South Africa;
  • Frequent travel in South Africa and some travels internationally for Group seminars and meetings.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
  • Behaves in a professional and responsible way;
  • Lives the values of the Company.

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

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Junior Business Developer

Posting date : 14/03/2024

Requisition ID : 24009


Junior Business Developer

Junior Business Developer

 

 

JOB PURPOSE

  • As a Junior Business Developer in Renewable Energy, your mission is to contribute to the growth of our renewable energy portfolio by identifying and securing innovative projects and technologies. You will work closely with the Senior Business Development, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to drive business opportunities forward.
  • These opportunities will primarily be focused on corporate PPA and REIPPP for renewable projects in South Africa, arising through Greenfield development, acquisitions or strategic partnerships.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEY RESULT AREAS

Below listed activities are intended to describe the essentials and are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and requirements :

  • Identify and evaluate renewable energy technologies and business opportunities.
  • Assist in the development of renewable energy projects, from initial concept to implementation.
  • Support the Senior Business Developers in promoting renewable energy solutions to potential clients.
  • Assist in the preparation of partnership agreements with contractors, technology providers, and project developers.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to prepare and follow up on project proposals.
  • Assist in business missions, meetings, and negotiations related to renewable energy projects.
  • Develop tools and strategies to promote renewable energy technologies within the entity and externally.
  • Support the creation of an international network focused on renewable energy within the entity.
  • Provide support for participation in industry events and innovation initiatives.

 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

  • Be accountable for supporting the development of renewable opportunities from conceptualization to Financial close
  • Screen and evaluate opportunities.
  • Support to close a successful proposal submission in compliance with the investment criteria and risk mandate.
  • Contribute to define and apply regional BD procedures, methods and documentation.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Degree

  • University Degree in Engineering, Finance or Economics;

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ relevant working experience in the Energy sector;
  • Experience in South Africa’s Private PPA programmes;
  • Good understanding of the typical bid requirements for the renewable energy industry;

Language

  • Fluent in English, knowledge of other language(s) is a plus;

Specific Knowledge / skills

  • Strong interest in innovative renewable energy technologies.
  • Proactive and dynamic approach to work.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Location / travel

  • Place of residence: Johannesburg, South Africa;
  • Some travel in South Africa and some travels internationally for Group seminars and meetings.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures;
  • Behaves in a professional and responsible way;
  • Lives the values of the Company.

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

 

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Project Developer

Posting date : 14/03/2024

Requisition ID : 24005


Project Developer

Project Developer

 

JOB PURPOSE

 

The project Developer strategically manages the development of Renewable Energy projects. He oversees the project development compliance of large -scale utility solar PV and wind projects, site identification and screening, land lease negotiations, electrical grid connection capacity and permits licenses.

He manages the technical development and permitting ( Environmental impacts) of new opportunities and projects in the permit stage and sourcing for future greenfield developments that caters also for future Battery storage. Overseeing projects from inception to BID preparation ( Initial Risk Matrix Analysis pre – RFP, PPA compliance and Project due diligence).

The Project Developer will assist the Business Developer with bid preparation in order to ensure compliant bids. As a Project Developer, you will liaise with a raft of stakeholders – landowners, advisors, developers, service operators, suppliers, and local councils. Also , you will work fairly closely with the finance, technical and legal teams.

The Project Developer  is  a highly commercialized  role as such , understanding the energy landscape is a crucial component and analyzing  where the opportunities are, and what factors could impact the success of a project.

 

Key Accountabilities

Key Activities

Site selection

  • Performs the following studies to ensure commercial competitive and technical  environmental feasible projects:
  • Desktop identification and selection of potential sites for the development of a wind or solar energy facility
  • Assessment of project’s grid access and available grid capacity of the identified potential project(s)
  • Reviewing of competitor projects’ location, grid connection options and ranking comparison with our projects
  • Responsible for deed searches on new farm portions for proposed projects
  • Assessment of wind and solar resource using WindPro, Vortex and Solargis or similar (Optional)

Business Development

 

  • Develops relationships and liaise with authorities, regulators and utilities in order to obtain land rights, permitting and license
  • Assits with the preparation of budgets to secure the resources necessary to achieve project compliance
  • Assist in the performance of risk assessments related to the projects, including real estate risks, permitting and environmental risks and corresponding mitigation strategies
  • Assist in the  tracking of project developments in the pipeline and of any competitors in the market
  • Assist in the conducting of monthly reporting on project development pipeline

Permitting

  • Responsible for the application and securing of relevant permits licenses  consents and approvals required for projects to be compliant to local regulations and bankable in accordance to Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards
  • Responsible for the maintenance, re-applications, renewal and/or extension of permits licenses  consents and approvals and liaises for internal payments for the re-applications and renewal  where necessary to ensure permits are valid at all times
  • Liaises with various departments and external organizations on the status of projects’ permits, licenses  consents and approvals
  • Responsible for  the registration of the company as an Interested and Affected party and reviewing details of the new competitor projects being developed that affect/impact projects
  • Coordinates the compilation of monthly report on SA greenfield projects

Land Acquisition

  • Secures land for project to enable project site development by:
  • Identifying potential sites for future projects
  • Securing land rights for the projects
  • Securing servitude land rights for the projects
  • Negotiating and reviewing land lease agreements
  • Negotiating amendments and extensions on existing land lease agreements
  • Managing landowner relationships
  • Managing lease payments
  • Managing all other land related items including lease registrations, land rezoning and managing the legal counsel 

Geographic Information System (GIS)  and Mapping

  • Designs and creates project specific maps using Planet GIS, Google Earth, ArcGIS or similar to establish project boundaries for internal and external use
  • Manages land survey consultants for project land surveys to be included in the lease agreements with the land owners

Bid Support

  • Responsible for the land licensing and permitting bid response sections in order to ensure a complete and compliant bid
  • Reviewing of bid requirements and assisting in the coordination of various teams responsibilities and tasks ahead of submission
  • Compiling sections of a bid from each department in preparation of bid submission
  • Liaises with entities to whom the bid will be submitted for clarifications,  queries and requirements

Meteorological Mast Monitoring

  • Ensures to date and reliable wind data for wind projects by performing the following:
  • Reviewing and loading of daily wind data on each wind site as well as monthly reports on each project’s wind speed data
  • Daily wind speed data retrieval and reporting across all masts
  • Sending daily wind speed data to construction team for projects under construction

Preliminary due diligence

  • Conducts the following Internal reviews of projects for potential acquisition:
  • Assessment of project’s permitting status
  • Land rights
  • Technical viability
  • Project documents
  • Comparison with own projects

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

  • An accredited NQF level 7 (Bachelor’s Degree/B- Tech Diploma in a related field — viz, Engineering, Legal, Business, Planning, or Environmental Science.
  • Advanced Project Management certificate/course

Experience And Skills:

  • Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Experience in Contracts management
  • Solid experience preferably working in  CSP, OCGT, CCGT, coal, renewable PV, biomass or wind
  • Working in a performance or process engineering department
  • High level of technical ability
  • Basic Statistical knowledge
  • Experience working with a multinational company would be desirable

Language:

English Language:

  • excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of Afrikaans and other local South African official language/s is desirable

 

Specific Knowledge / skills

  • Detailed knowledge of energy markets in South Africa;
  • Renewable Power technologies including Solar , wind and Batteries;
  • Contract negotiation skills (EPC, PPA, SHA, Financing, …);
  • Knowledge of project finance mechanics and risk allocation.

Location / travel

  • Place of residence: Johannesburg, South Africa;
  • Frequent travel in South Africa and some travels internationally for Group seminars and meetings.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Adheres to the Company Policies and Procedures
  • Behaves in a responsible way
  • Lives and uphold Engie’s values
  • Undertakes any other duties as may be requested within reason

 

 

 

 

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Junior electrical engineer

Posting date : 07/06/2024

Requisition ID : 23915


Junior electrical engineer

ENGIE Zielona Energia Sp. z o.o.

is looking for a person for position:

Junior Electrical Engineer

Location: Katowice, Poland

 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Conceptual work related to preparing modernization plans for existing facilities, focusing on technical solutions and initial cost estimation of such solutions.
  • Support in implementing the SCADA system, particularly in mapping existing and newly built facilities, and initiating contacts with the OSD to introduce changes in the GPZ (Mikronika, Elkomtech).
  • Support for the Production department in projects aimed at reducing reactive power for both wind farms and photovoltaic farms.
  • Participation in preparing technical specifications for new wind, photovoltaic, and energy storage projects.
  • Support for the department responsible for the construction of new facilities (wind and PV farms) in: selecting technical solutions, verifying project documentation, conducting electrical work inspections, and functional tests.
  • Collaboration with the Engineering department within the ENGIE group.
  • Collaboration with the Development, Projects, and Production departments as technical support for projects ranging from conception to implementation.

 

We are looking for:

  • Higher education in electrical engineering or related field,
  • SEP E and D qualifications,
  • Knowledge of construction and operation principles of LV/MV/HV electrical equipment,
  • Over to 3 years of experience in a similar position in energy, mining, industrial, or construction environments: preferably in the wind energy, photovoltaic, renewable energy, construction, or conventional energy sectors,
  • Ability to read electrical schematics,
  • Construction qualifications in design and execution are desirable,
  • Fluent in Polish and English.

 

We offer:

  • Attractive bonuses related to achieving organizational goals;
  • Flexible working hours, including remote work;
  • Subsidized vacations, holiday bonuses;
  • Work tools (laptop, phone, and if necessary, company car);
  • Life insurance;
  • Private medical care;
  • Language classes;
  • Industry training;
  • Friendly and eco-friendly work environment;
  • Great coffee and fruits;
  • Sports card;
  • Real impact on the development of our company;
  • International meetings, team-building events.
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Mechanical Engineer II

Posting date : 07/03/2024

Requisition ID : 23260


Mechanical Engineer II

What You Can Expect

As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will bring technical expertise to a large operating fleet of wind and solar utility-scale projects, to maximize asset performance and reliability. You will be responsible for providing engineering support relating to wind and solar mechanical components, such as drivetrain systems, wind blades, hydraulic systems, generators, towers, foundations, fasteners, and solar trackers. You will adapt to site needs as they arise, tackling a variety of challenges using a continuous improvement mindset and collaborate with site and interfacing teams and own projects to improve operational efficiency. You may coordinate projects related to asset condition-monitoring, performance measurements, QA/QC monitoring, and new technology pilots.

 

  • Serve as first line engineering support to boost asset availability and solve operations problems. to meet KPI targets for equipment reliability and availability by using drawings and designs, operating experience, fundamental engineering principles, and more
  • Assess damage to major components, categorize severity, and provide repair or troubleshooting dispositions to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
  • Monitor and evaluate mechanical performance by examining and trending the results of various inspections,  monitoring systems, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system results
  • Provide timely and effective follow-up actions based on identified problems, trends, and root cause determinations
  • Serve as a technical liaison within and outside the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters
  • Act as a mechanical consultant to teams within ENGIE to verify dispositions of OEMs, 3rd party Independent Engineer (IE)’s, and independent service providers
  • Negotiate critical and controversial issues with top level engineers and officers of other organizations and companies
  • Support multiple wind and solar sites in both US and Canada
  • Make decisions and recommendations having significant impact on extensive engineering and related activities for the company
  • Identify and prevent equipment faults/failures using proven Root Cause Analysis methodologies, such as 8 Disciplines (8D) Problem Solving, 6-sigma etc.
  • Manage subcontractors during site maintenance activities as required
  • Evaluate and implement mechanical improvement and pilot projects
  • Develop the business case, economic justification, and budgets
  • Oversee the implementation plan: develop Request For Quotes (RFQs), evaluate bids and contracts, award Purchase Orders (PO’s), manage contractors and costs in the field, and monitor effectiveness
  • Develop scope, schedule, and review End of Warranty inspections for major components and file necessary claims with generation equipment OEMs
  • Participate and support site safety and environmental management systems; assure safety and environmental considerations are included in all activities
  • Manage mechanical engineering and repair documents to be accurate and of high quality and consistency across the North American fleet
  • Develop and present training, standard procedures, and technical documentation as required for safe and efficient operations 
  • Present technical information and results to site staff, management, directors and VP of operations

 

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in which you completed coursed in Mechanical Engineering 
  • Minimum Two (2) years of relevant experience   
  • Experience in the Renewables Energy industry
  • Experience in conducting root cause analyses
  • Knowledge of industry standards and recommended practices - The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), DNV/GL, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), America Case Management Association (ACMA), etc.
  • Knowledge of mechanical operations & maintenance across multiple manufacturers (i.e. GE, Nordex, Acciona, Siemens, Vestas, Goldwind, etc) or repair contractors
  • Experience creating engineering tools using programming languages like Matlab, Python or SQL
  • Demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive engineering programs and activities
  • Manage one or more programs of complex diversity and scope which are of critical importance to overall company objectives
  • Possess strong planning, scheduling and project management skills with the ability to plan and work independently.
  • Possess strong computer and analytical skills, including advanced MS Office Product skills like Excel, SharePoint, and/or PowerBI

 

 

Additional Details

  • This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
  • Must be available to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record, the job may require to drive a company car
  • Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing 
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 
  • The position consists of 80% work indoors and 20% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions 
  • Ability to climb ladders and work in heights > 250 feet; enter confined spaces as required to complete assigned task
  • Hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of rotating equipment and portable radio communication
  • Could involve some lifting

 

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $74,500 – $114,195 USD annually

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

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Commissioning - Engineering Advisor

Posting date : 23/02/2024

Requisition ID : 21914


Commissioning - Engineering Advisor

As a Commissioning Engineering advisor in Denver, Co or Houston, TX, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the commissioning activities for utility-scale Wind, Solar and battery storage projects. You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day commissioning activities with our EPC contractor while on site.

 

Every day, you will be responsible for all aspects of plant commissioning, including equipment and system inspection and checkout, overseeing daily commissioning activities, reviewing start-up schedules, and communicating with the Engineering team, Project Manager and senior management. You will provide engineering and technical support to projects to ensure that projects are completed within regulation and budget. You will assume direct ownership for all components and systems integrity and work with various departments to complete contractual requirements with the highest degree of safety and quality. You will work with the Project Manager and assist in assembling the turn over package for Operations.

 

  • Responsible to prepare ENGIE Commissioning philosophy, plan, schedule, standards, and procedures
  • Develop and refine methodologies, tools, and standards for an evolving commissioning practice to support ENGIE growth plan
  • Work with the Project Manager or their designee to jointly develop the punchlist prior to release of the system/equipment to Commissioning
  • Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure adequate provisions have been made for precommissioning and commissioning functions
  • Review designs, equipment submittals, Operation & Maintenance manuals, start-up reports, checklists, and training programs for overall compliance with the Owner's requirements and commissioning plans 
  • Review test results and prepare test reports to confirm compliance with technical specifications
  • Provide initial commissioning plan, as well as coordinate precommissioning activities (including factory acceptance tests)
  • Serve as the lead interface between construction, commissioning, and operations, minimizing conflicts and maximizing cooperation during construction completion, commissioning, and performance testing phases
  • Execute Commissioning Procedures directing a Commissioning Team consisting of commissioning engineers, technicians, Operations personnel, other contractors, and vendor support personnel
  • Provide management and leadership to the start-up/testing and commissioning program from initial plan development, construction turnover, testing, start-up, commissioning, and turnover to operations for the defined project scope
  • Oversee the inspection process during commissioning to ensure work is delivered in a timely manner, meeting all customer expectations and specifications
  • Performs detailed system quality control inspections for completeness of installation vs. install manuals, engineering specifications and drawings and maintain detailed punchlist
  • Troubleshoot and Resolve site commissioning issues and concerns that the customer may arise
  • Monitor plant operations and provide guidance to Operations team as necessary
  • Report to the Project Manager on issues regarding commissioning, start-up schedule, and progress
  • Ensure that an organized documentation filing structure for all commissioning reports and documents is in place before starting testing and being maintained daily
  • Ensure that technical deviations are reported with a corresponding non-conformance report (NCR)
  • Direct or assist in developing Project Manpower Estimates and System Commissioning Schedules
  • Develop vendor call-out requirements and schedule for specialized vendor supplied equipment and overall vendor coordination
  • Prepare action plans to address gaps in the commissioning schedule/plan
  • Manage commissioning site visits, evaluation of new and existing sites…Ensure the highest level of environmental health and safety is incorporated in all electrical engineering and design aspects of ENGIE’s renewable energy generation projects

 

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in which you completed courses in electrical engineering, energy engineering, engineering technology or related field
  • A minimum of 7 years professional engineering experience
  • Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures
  • Advanced Inverter commissioning, operation, communications, troubleshooting, manufacturer training and/or certification
  • Familiarity with medium voltage ac collection and High Voltage substation designs
  • Good knowledge of Medium Voltage Transformers and other Renewable Energy Balance of System (BOS)Advanced Construction, structural, electrical single-line and three-line drawings markups and red-lines, RFIs
  • Good knowledge of Utility and Interconnection (Substation and POI) Equipment
  • Electrical License and/or Equivalent education
  • Ability to read and interpret system and equipment plans, specifications, manuals
  • Familiarization with ERCOT and other ISOs New Generator Commissioning Requirements.

 

Additional Details

  • This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
  • This is a field position requiring regular travel to project sites 
  • Must be available to travel domestically up to 60% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
  • Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record The job may require the employee to drive a company car
  • Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing 
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 
  • The position consists of 40% work indoors and 60% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions 
  • Could involve some lifting

 

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $112,000 – $172,500 USD annually

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

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Project Engineer Senior

Posting date : 14/02/2024

Requisition ID : 21672


Project Engineer Senior

As the Project Engineer Senior, you will manage the Engineering activities related to design for utility-scale renewables projects (wind, solar, and energy storage) throughout the US and Canada and serve as a main point of contact.

 

Every day, you provide engineering technical input into projects at various stages (from feasibility/ preliminary to detailed design), coordinate Engineering design efforts with EPC or external consultants to review and comment on design submittals in coordination with support from ENGIE subject matter experts (Civil and Electrical) and manage and ensure all deliverables meet Project specifications. Additionally, you manage external engineering firms, subcontractors as well as various engineering disciplines (civil, electrical, structural, etc.) to achieve the highest level of engineering and design for project execution and actively identify all critical risks, issues and impacts of the project specifically the adequate application of and adherence to corporate health & safety and environmental requirements.

 

  • Review/monitor contractors’ progress and monitor the progress relating to key project milestones
  • Internal coordination with Development, Engineering, Permitting, GIS and Land group
  • Assist procurement in running RFPs and managing the process to sub-contractors
  • Remain up to date on new technologies and regulatory conditions including utility requirements, vendor qualifications, industry best practices, safety standards, and relevant standards development
  • Travel to perform site assessments, design review meetings and due diligence of development engineering throughout the USA and Canada in support of site evaluation and development and permitting activities

 

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering which you completed courses in civil engineering or electrical engineering or comparable technical knowledge through demonstrated work experience with a solid understanding of power generation plants.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar positions, managing renewable energy projects and producing standards, specifications, and documentation.
  • Experience and understanding of the owner’s engineer role
  • Experience and understanding of technical due diligence
  • Experience and understanding of commercial contracts and negotiations

 

 

 

Additional Details

  • This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
  • Must be available to travel domestically  up to 40% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
  • Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing 
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $96,100 – $147,660 USD annually

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

 

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

 

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

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