Job Description

Country

South Africa

Location

South Africa

Employer company

TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa

Domain

Operations

Type of contract

Regular position

Experience

Minimum 10 years

Candidate Profile

Successful candidate must have the following requirement:

• BEng/BSc/BS (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic)

• 10+ years' experience in the renewable energy environment (solar PV + Battery storage).

• Strong understanding of solar EPC and O&M agreements.

• 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 solar PV 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

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Interest in renewable energy projects

• Proficient in English

• Willingness to travel and spend time on site

• A valid Driver's license

Activities

This is a skilled position responsible for the overall technical development and execution of renewable energy projects (with focus on Solar PV and battery energy storage hybrid projects). It includes feasibility and front-end engineering studies, site studies, PV and HV technical preliminary design and design specifications in contracts and procurement.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day technical project management of the relevant Projects.

• Leading the technical interface between the various work packages (finance, legal, technical, permitting, grid connection, etc.) necessary to fully develop the Projects.

• Lead the development of technical concepts and solutions of the projects, identifies optimal solutions from a technical, commercial and execution perspective at early stage including civil, mechanical, and electrical aspects of solar PV battery energy storage plants, interconnection and high-voltage design and yield assessments.

• Ensuring technical compliance with Project documents.

• Coordinating and managing the procurement process of contractors to perform services under the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.

• Coordinating the process of preparation, negotiation, execution and conclusion of Project Agreements (including EPC, O&M and PPA).

• Ensuring comprehensive and well drafted Employers Requirements/Specifications (and other contractual schedules) which are well integrated with the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.

• Coordinating and managing the procurement of technical advisors (owner's engineer, etc.).

• Interfacing with owner's engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, Lenders, etc. during financial close process and construction.

• Optimisation of design and pricing parameters.

• Manage the Contractor design review process during concept and detailed design (in consultation with the OE)

• Provide technical input for financial close of successfully awarded projects.

• Maintaining the project time schedule.

• Oversee the construction process in collaboration with the site team

• Meeting tight deadlines and keeping within budget.

• Prepare management presentations and generate periodic reports with the progress status of the company's projects.

• 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.

Context & Environment

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 2GWp.

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

TotalEnergies