CA Global:
Power and Energy (Africa Positions) has a client that is in need of a Recourses
Analyst Manager (Renewable Energy / Wind Power / Solar Power) the position is based
in Johannesburg, South Africa
OVERVIEW
A resources
analyst manager is required to provide analytical support to the renewable business
unit with regards to wind and solar resources assessment, energy capture
derivation, site conditions, and wind farm optimization. The study is required
to aid robust project development and assessment suitability and economic
viability of sites.
REQUIREMENTS
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Relevant engineering / technical degree
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6 – 10 years post graduate experience
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Excellent communication skills, written
and spoken
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Ability to produce in-depth technical
assessment reports
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Good negotiation skills
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Technically minded
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Experience in the renewable energy
sector is preferred
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Own reliable transport with a valid driving
license is 3ssential
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Prior management experience of a small
team
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Passion for renewable energy
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Willingness to travel into the rest of
Africa when needed
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT
ARE NOT LIMITED TO
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Develop, plan, coordinate, analyses and manage all aspects of
wind, solar and other renewable energy resources
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Conduct resources assessment, siting, feasibility studies, new
technology evaluation, and project proposal evaluation. Market assessment,
strategic planning, policy evaluation and economic analysis
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Leading technical due diligence in areas including but not limited
to park design, wind and solar resources assessment, wind turbine generator (WTG)
selection, PV technology selection, verification of park’s authorization and
grid connections and data evaluation for operating parks
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Defining requirements and management of third parties where
technical due diligence to be fulfilled by external assessment providers and
park designers.
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Lead and contribute to authorship reports, studies and proposals
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Develop technical and economic anaylisis of projects and
technologies using built models
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Coordinate resources analysis and data management with others in
multi-disciplinary teams
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Identifying and understanding project issues and working collaboratively
to develop and communicate creative solutions
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Assessing regulatory, technical and market issues to evaluate
competitive dynamics of various resource options.
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Providing input into the selection of the most appropriate WTG,
CSP and PV options and defining specifications for such procurement
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Designing the most appropriate layout for new wind and solar parks
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Reviewing and approving external studies on energy production and
parks layout
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Advising the project team on areas where local content, beneficial
opportunities can be exploited
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Advising the project team on technical risk inherent in the
project and strategies to deploy to mitigate the impact
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Ensuing lessons learned from other projects are incorporated in
the engineering activities
If
you feel that you qualify for the above position then please send a copy of
your updated
