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Project Manager - PV - Tygervalley, Cape TownPaysAfrique du SudLieu de travailCAPE TOWN-TYGER VALLEY CHAMBERS 2(ZAF)Socixc3xa9txc3xa9 employeurTotalEnergies Renewables Southern AfricaDomaineProjets IndustrielsLieuSouth AfricaExpxc3xa9rienceMinimum 10 ansProfil du candidatAppuyez sur les touches espace ou entrxc3xa9e pour alterner la visibilitxc3xa9 de la section.Ideally, as a Project Manager you would possess the following:Degree in EngineeringMinimum 10 years of experience within the solar PV and HV works and/or battery storage industry, working for an EPC Contractor, Technical Advisor, Owner Engineer, or well-known IPP/Project DeveloperRobust technical background within the renewable industry, in terms of electrical or mechanical or civil engineeringBusiness background in RenewablesSpecific experiences in both pre-construction and execution stagesExperience working in a multi-cultural / multi-site environment, and in a wide transverse / cross-functional modeFluent in English (French as a plus)South African citizenPreference will be given to previous disadvantaged individualsSynthetic and analytical mind, process driven, results oriented, project and team oriented, perseverance, adaptability, autonomy, open-mindedness, interpersonal skills Activitxc3xa9sAppuyez sur les touches espace ou entrxc3xa9e pour alterner la visibilitxc3xa9 de la section.As a Project Manager, you would be responsible for the following:Assessing appropriately the Business/Project needsManaging site surveys and technical studies performed by Third Parties (geotechnical, hydrological, topographicalxe2x80xa6)Assessing performancePerforming preliminary designs accordingly and optimizing them (Generation/storage Plant and interconnection), in compliance with local regulations, in order to achieve the optimum in terms of LCOEAssessing CAPEX and OPEX, performing LCOE analysis and optimizationsDefining the project scheduleManaging Technical Due Diligences, with internal and/or external support, when needs beIn direct contact with the Business Development leader in charge, he/she contributes also to business and economics aspects, with a focus on:Managing RFP, reviewing, clarifying and challenging EPC/BOS Contractors offersManaging RFP, reviewing, clarifying and challenging main equipment vendorsxe2x80x99 offersConfirming technical inputs to be included in business models in order to justify investment decision and/or to convince partners.Preparing and negotiating the procurement/supply contracts with contractors and equipment suppliersPreparing projectxe2x80x99s execution strategy and set-upReporting to TotalEnergies and JVs relevant committees.Contributes then to the investment decision, which will be based TotalEnergies governance and thus may require attendance to the relevant committees.During project execution, he/she is responsible and accountable for the overall coordination of construction of the project, with the main aim of completing the work on time, within budget, as per project requirements, and without any major HSE incidents. He/she will pay specific attention to:Overall management of the EPC contractor. Interact with the Contracts Manager to ensure any potential contractual issues are pro-actively addressed.Guide the Employersxe2x80x99 Construction manager in his/her work on sitePlacing a constant and strong emphasis on HSEBeing fully informed about the site work by, amongst others, regular site visitsIdentify potential risks and opportunities throughout the execution periodActing as a key point of contact with stakeholders, including the ESKOM, the local communitiesLiaise with the ED Manager to ensure that the overall ED targets are achievedEnsure that the O&M Contractor is ready and in place to take over at CODReporting to TotalEnergies and JVs relevant committee requirements, from NTP through COD until EPC Contract Final AcceptanceDuring asset operation, he/she provides technical support to the Asset Management / O&M teams with a focus on technical scope:Directly contributes also to building and improving solar PV and HV works, with a focus on:Developing innovative solutions (products, processes, projects schemesxe2x80xa6)Ensuring standardization of processes/procedures/templates related to his/her scope.Managing Lessons Learned and keep up-to-date dedicated registers related to his/her scope.Developing and managing KPIs and continuous improvement activities related to his/her scope.Training and coaching more junior staff.Contexte et environnementAppuyez sur les touches espace ou entrxc3xa9e pour alterner la visibilitxc3xa9 de la section.As a Project Manager, you would be responsible for the following:Assessing appropriately the Business/Project needsManaging site surveys and technical studies performed by Third Parties (geotechnical, hydrological, topographicalxe2x80xa6)Assessing performancePerforming preliminary designs accordingly and optimizing them (Generation/storage Plant and interconnection), in compliance with local regulations, in order to achieve the optimum in terms of LCOE.Assessing CAPEX and OPEX, performing LCOE analysis and optimizationsDefining the project scheduleManaging Technical Due Diligences, with internal and/or external support, when needs beIn direct contact with the Business Development leader in charge, he/she contributes also to business and economics aspects, with a focus on:Managing RFP, reviewing, clarifying and challenging EPC/BOS Contractors offersManaging RFP, reviewing, clarifying and challenging main equipment vendorsxe2x80x99 offersConfirming technical inputs to be included in business models in order to justify investment decision and/or to convince partners.Preparing and negotiating the procurement/supply contracts with contractors and equipment suppliersPreparing projectxe2x80x99s execution strategy and set-upReporting to TotalEnergies and JVs relevant committees.Contributes then to the investment decision, which will be based TotalEnergies governance and thus may require attendance to the relevant committees.During project execution, he/she is responsible and accountable for the overall coordination of construction of the project, with the main aim of completing the work on time, within budget, as per project requirements, and without any major HSE incidents. He/she will pay specific attention to:Overall management of the EPC contractor. Interact with the Contracts Manager to ensure any potential contractual issues are pro-actively addressed.Guide the Employersxe2x80x99 Construction manager in his/her work on sitePlacing a constant and strong emphasis on HSEBeing fully informed about the site work by, amongst others, regular site visitsIdentify potential risks and opportunities throughout the execution periodActing as a key point of contact with stakeholders, including the ESKOM, the local communitiesLiaise with the ED Manager to ensure that the overall ED targets are achievedEnsure that the O&M Contractor is ready and in place to take over at CODReporting to TotalEnergies and JVs relevant committee requirements, from NTP through COD until EPC Contract Final AcceptanceDuring asset operation, he/she provides technical support to the Asset Management / O&M teams with a focus on technical scope:Directly contributes also to building and improving solar PV and HV works, with a focus on:Developing innovative solutions (products, processes, projects schemesxe2x80xa6)Ensuring standardization of processes/procedures/templates related to his/her scope.Managing Lessons Learned and keep up-to-date dedicated registers related to his/her scope.Developing and managing KPIs and continuous improvement activities related to his/her scope.Training and coaching more junior staff. TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.Report job

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