Technical Project Lead : BESS

TRS has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Lead: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that will be responsible to define and lead the technical aspects of projects in Pre-Development (Feasibility), Development (Bid / Tender), and Final Development Stage (Financial Close), including interfacing with internal stakeholders, engineering consultants, technology providers, suppliers, and contractors in the renewable energy sector. Join our international client's team based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Development of utility-scale energy projects and subsequent participation in government and corporate tenders.
• Experience in the power generation sector, specifically able to demonstrate experience and engineering expertise on Battery Energy Storage Systems.
• Responsible for drafting and negotiating owner techno-commercial specifications, including the incorporation of the latest group experience and technical guidelines.

Qualification and Skills Requirements:

• Relevant Engineering degree / Technical diploma or equivalent.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
• Additional relevant qualifications would be advantageous.
• Experience in power generation technologies.
• Experience with various project types and structures (greenfield, brownfield, acquisitions, divestments, project finance, equity finance, government and corporate PPAs).
• Knowledge of energy market players (Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants, Competitors) and industry practice would be advantageous.
• Ability to scope conceptual BESS layouts, configurations, and work packages.

Contact: Cobus Steyn

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