COE Engineering Manager M/F At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies!
We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution.Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients.
We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.
To serve our Engineering, Procurement & Construction business line our Center of Expertise is looking for a Engineering Manager, who will have the following responsibilities for solar and storage projects:Act as ambassador of safety by design, by having rules and strategical follow-up to the importance of safety when designing and implementing projectsSupport EPC business line in their engineering needs, especially during the preparation and execution of projectsOversee the successful execution of solar PV projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standardsDefine 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 timeSupervise people allocation and subcontracting to projectsCoordinate 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 offersDevelop and implement a strategic vision for the engineering department serving EPC, aligning with the company's long-term goalsStay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edgeLead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness for execution, in alignment with the other COE managersDrive engineering team to show the impact of technical choices especially on the CAPEX/OPEXUtilize internal and external resources optimizing cost, time and qualityEnsure the correct implementation of COE Engineering processes and standardizationFulfil the internal tracking requirements that allow traceability of hours, resources and needs on the short and long runEstablish and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes to guarantee the reliability and performance of solar PV systems REQUIREMENTS 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 PVPrevious Team ManagementValued network with external engineering companiesFluent in English.
Portuguese, French or Spanish advanced level is a plusAvailability for national and international travelsTHIS POSITION CAN BE BASED IN PORTO OR OLIVEIRA DE FRADES (VISEU) KEY SKILLS Capacity to work with high level of autonomyCapacity to set prioritiesCreativity, proactivity and ingenuityStrong attention to detail and organizedClient oriented with a global visionAbility to analysis and provide critical thinkingAvailability and sense of responsibilitySelf-motivated and resilientAbility to manage stress and to work under pressureGood team work skillsCapacity to work in a fast paced environmentNegotiation skills