Head of Technical

YINSON RENEWABLES AS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Legal Entity: Yinson Renewables (UK) Limited

Job Function:

Location: United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent

Exciting opportunity to join our Renewables team as Head of Technical!

Job Summary:

Yinson Renewables is seeking an experienced Head of Technical with a strong background in conducting technical assessments of renewable energy projects, in particular onshore wind, solar and hybrid projects. The ideal candidate will have experience leading engineering teams, managing third-party consultants and overseeing a range of technical reviews to drive project success.

This global role supports projects throughout the development, procurement, construction, and operational phases, with a strong focus on the technical aspects of our renewable energy portfolios.

Location: London, UK or Oslo, Norway

Responsibilities

• Work with internal stakeholders across the development, construction and operations teams to support technical assessments and decisions.
• Be responsible for and lead a small team focusing on the various technical aspects related to the projects (yield reports, layout and optimization, identification of constraints, logistics, electrical and civil designs, etc).
• Oversee wind campaigns, ensuring the correct type and level of data is obtained to provide bankable reports.
• Liaise with Project Managers to determine the scope and timescale of the work required.
• Monitor and report on progress of technical work.
• Contract & manage external consultants providing technical services.
• Manage and carry out technical due diligence on projects within the YR portfolio and potential acquisitions.
• Liaise with OEMs and equipment suppliers to understand technical capabilities and constraints.
• Oversee factory inspection works and set the standards for quality control during the construction phase.
• Oversee yield, performance ratios and availability assessments, and ensure the quality of the reporting, working with internal and external resources.
• Work with the Procurement team to lead the technical review and evaluation of OEMs and turbine suppliers and oversee negotiations on the technical aspects of contracts, whilst nurturing relationships with suppliers to enable a full technical understanding of products.
• Create, improve and implement processes, procedures and tools for technical assessments.
• Research new products and services to meet Company's goals.
• Other tasks as may be relevant to your position or team.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field. Alternatively candidate must show relevant training path that has been completed for this type of role.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in the Renewables industry, within similar roles.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy technologies and their applications.
• Track record of working on wind and solar projects.
• Minimum of 6 years working with technical assessments of wind projects (yield and design).
• Experience managing own team/direct reports.
• Excellent communication skills including an analytical mindset.
• International experience is preferable.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.
• Spanish would be beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of areas of responsibility.
• Travel will be required for this role.

About Yinson

Yinson, established in 1983, is a world leading energy solutions provider, with a network of over 1,800 employees working in 16 strategic locations worldwide. Yinson currently operates three business divisions - Offshore Production, Renewables and Green Technologies. Yinson Renewables was established in 2019 and has already positioned itself for growth in a rapidly developing market. Yinson's vision for renewables is to be a major IPP, where we will build, own and operate renewable generating assets focusing on onshore solar and wind.

We are a dynamic organisation with great customers, an equal opportunity employer, and a culture where people are valued and empowered to deliver amazing results. We are also growing and looking to hire talented and passionate individuals to join our team!

Why Yinson?

Our global team consists of passionate individuals who are highly skilled in their work, and who share a common vision to develop innovative and sustainable solutions. We are a value-based organisation, meaning that we live and operate by the following values: ROADS - Reliable, Open, Adaptable, Decisive and Sustainable. We offer a host of learning and development opportunities, a safe and reliable working environment, and a competitive compensation package.

Yinson is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. We strive for an inclusive workforce with employees of different cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, perspectives, networks, sexual orientation, functional ability, and language.

Yinson is determined to do our part in the global movement towards a low-carbon, climate resilient environment. In March 2021, we established our Climate Goals to be carbon neutral by 2030 and net zero by 2050. Our climate targets have been set to be fully consistent with the ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement. These form part of Yinson’s overarching sustainability focus that drives us to contribute as much as possible to strengthen the world’s collective foundation for a durable, equitable and sustainable economy.

Applying

If you have the suitable qualifications and skills for this position, please apply as soon as possible by submitting your CV and a cover letter explaining how your background can contribute in this position. Applications are evaluated continuously, and we call in for interviews on an ongoing basis, so do not wait - apply now!