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Wind Turbine Technical Contracts Manager
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Total Energies
25 days ago
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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

Activities

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

- Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers' competitors;

- Very large Projects - up to 2 GWp.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):

- TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.

- TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.

- These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.

Context & Environment

This is a skilled position responsible for the execution of renewable energy projects (with focus on Wind Projects). It includes the review and management of the Turbine suppliers' design process, management of consultants during execution and monitoring the compliance of the Turbine suppliers to the contract during execution.

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.

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Wind Turbine Technical Contracts Manager
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Total Energies
Johannesburg
25 days ago
C-level / Executive
Full-time