Quem Somos?

A ENGIE é um grupo capaz de liderar a transição energética com seus serviços e soluções eficientes e inovadoras.

Com um total de 96.400 colaboradores em mais de 31 países e um volume de negócios de 93 900 milhões de euros em 2022, a ENGIE contribui para o progresso energético impulsionado por uma equipe de especialistas.

A ENGIE em Portugal é uma empresa de referência na prestação de serviços de eficiência energética e em soluções de energia transformada, e é também o segundo maior player na produção de eletricidade em Portugal, com um portfólio diversificado de fontes de energia, onde se inclui produção eólica, solar e hídrica. 

Como pode fazer diferença

• Alto grau de compromisso
• Trabalho de equipa e colaboração
• Boa capacidade de comunicação
• Proatividade
• Autonomia na resolução de problemas

Comprometidos com a inclusão

Na Engie valorizamos e promovemos a diversidade e a inclusão. Estamos comprometidos em acelerar a transição para uma economia neutra em carbono, conseguida através da integração de pessoas excecionais e diversas que procuram, apoiam e fortalecem o crescimento dos demais.

O que oferecemos

• Integração numa empresa global e de referência no mercado nacional
• Planos de formação adaptados às suas necessidades e interesses
• Fazer parte de um equipa dinâmica
• Estar integrado numa rede de mais de 96 000 profissionais que trabalham para criar um mundo mais sustentável

ENGIE é a resposta se...

• Valoriza fazer parte do primeiro grupo energético independente do mundo
• Procura crescer e desenvolver-se dentro de uma empresa dinâmica e desafiadora
• Considere que seu trabalho, somado ao esforço das pessoas que fazem parte da empresa, pode e deve ter um reflexo positivo no ambiente.

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.

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.

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.