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.