At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We not only produce electricity from wind, solar, hydro and biomass, as we also provide services on behalf of third-party clients such as development, construction, maintenance and exploitation of energy production sites, through our expertise, empowering environment resources as well as socio-economic development!
To serve our Engineering, Procurement & Construction department, our Center of Expertise is looking for an Engineering Manager , who will have the following responsibilities for solar and storage projects:
Act as ambassador of safety by design, by having rules and strategic follow-up to the importance of safety when designing and implementing projects.
Support EPC business line in their engineering needs, especially during the preparation and execution of projects.
Oversee the successful execution of solar PV projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Define and deploy the design office procedures, tools and methods, including on the approach to external engineering companies (subcontractors) or remote design offices by having a clear framework for fast response time.
Supervise people allocation and subcontracting to projects.
Coordinate with regional EPC managers and Global planner Engineering resources allocation (external engineering and internal resources).
Act as the Center of Expertise focal point regarding Return on Experience (REX) on executed EPC projects, both for internal (done for Voltalia as IPP) and external (for third parties).
Provide LCOE improvement that increases competitiveness on Voltalia's offers.
Develop and implement a strategic vision for the engineering department serving EPC, aligning with the company's long-term goals.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness for execution, in alignment with the other COE managers.
Drive engineering team to show the impact of technical choices especially on the CAPEX/OPEX.
Utilize internal and external resources optimizing cost, time and quality.
Ensure the correct implementation of COE Engineering processes and standardization.
Fulfil the internal tracking requirements that allow traceability of hours, resources and needs on the short and long run.
Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes to guarantee the reliability and performance of solar PV systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have/ be:
Master's degree or Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred).
Relevant experience in engineering/renewables (+5 years).
Good skills in CAD tools, Excel and simulation tools (PVSyst).
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical projects and PV.
Previous Team Management experience.
Valued network with external engineering companies.
Fluent in English. Portuguese, French or Spanish advanced level is a plus.
Availability for national and international travels.
Key Skills:
Capacity to work with high level of autonomy.
Capacity to set priorities.
Creativity, proactivity and ingenuity.
Strong attention to detail and organized.
Client oriented with a global vision.
Ability to analyze and provide critical thinking.
Availability and sense of responsibility.
Self-motivated and resilient.
Ability to manage stress and to work under pressure.
Good teamwork skills.
Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment.
Negotiation skills.
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