Qualifications
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Physics/ Electrical/ Mechanical/Energy Engineering
PhD would be an advantage.
Minimum of 2-4 years formal experience with solar analysis software and data analysis.
Registration with an engineering professional body.
Valid South African drivers’ license.
Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time; limited international travel.
Criteria
Feasibility study and basic design of PV system configurations
Solar resource and energy assessment of solar photovoltaic systems
Pre-feasibility study of solar photovoltaic installation
Support in the selection of the equipment during the procurement process
Support in the preparation of technical documents for the Investment Committee
Optimization of PV system configuration, design of the PV layout, selection, and application of the main equipment of solar PV plant
Collaboration and coordination with info data providers and technical advisors
Measurement campaigns analysis, support in providing information for of the installation, maintenance and monitoring of the weather stations and sensors of
Support in the definition of contractual guarantees on the energy production of PV plant
Prepare technical specifications and internal procedures
Technical support and follow-up activities with Business Development, Operation & Maintenance, other units involved in the development, execution and operation phase of the project.
Technical Support the Merge & Acquisition activities
Assist the Scouting phase of new technologies related with the PV sector
Use GIS/CAD software for topographical analysis and layout definition
Support Commissioning team during the performance ratio testing period
Suport O&M team in the evaluation of the operational performance of the PV fleet
Support and collaboration in cross activities aimed at continuous improvement.
Knowledge of solar photovoltaic concepts
Knowledge of PV system general scheme and main components
Knowledge of solar resource assessment methodologies and in the design of photovoltaic power plant
PVsyst software
Statistics knowledge
Basic knowledge software MS Office e GIS/Autocad.
Knowledge of Python would be an advantage
Personal Skills:
- Ability to cooperate in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Organizational skills with attention to detail
- Analytical and quantitative skill, problem solving.
- Time management ability in relation to the assigned tasks
Salary
R900 ctc – R920 ctc per annum
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
To apply for this job email your details to Chantel@armstrongappointments.com