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 have been 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 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 strategical 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
Fulfill 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
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 PV
Previous Team Management
Valued network with external engineering companies
Fluent in English . Portuguese, French or Spanish advanced level is a plus
Availability for national and international travels
THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED IN PORTO OR OLIVEIRA DE FRADES (VISEU)
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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