Wind Specialist – CVZWS

The main role of the team is to support the development of wind projects from scouting phases till end of construction as well as Due Diligence activities. To maximize the potential of their projects and to drive cost competitiveness through the intelligent application of technical solutions.

Our main internal stakeholders are Business Development, O&M, all BoP disciplines as well as Procurement. The main external stakeholders include different OEMs, banks, consultants, and asset owners in case of due diligence.
This role is intended to enhance capabilities and increase resources of the Wind Center of Excellence team. The focus will be on providing technical support throughout the development, procurement, and construction phases of wind projects.
If you are interested in the following and driven by challenges, you are a fit for this position!

1. Design of measurement campaigns
2. Design layouts manually and with algorithms to minimize project LCoE
3. Full wind yield assessments for different stages of the project
4. Design and coordinate the campaign for Power Curve Measurement test
5. Coordinate OEMs to provide and align documentation for Site Suitability and Site-Specific Power Curves
6. Align and verify the climatic conditions stated in the site suitability
7. Negotiate with OEMs the technical part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
8. Collaborate with Procurement during negotiation of the Turbine Supply Agreement
9. Collaborate with other project stakeholders to minimize LCoE
10. Engage consultants at different project stages to outsource some activities as well as oversee them
11. Draft technical specifications for framework agreements
12. Draft internal guidelines to improve procedures
13. Concise and precise communications to board members during Investment Committees decisions
14. Technical support during phases of M&A and financing
15. Lead technical discussions with consultants during financing and BSO (Built Sell and Operate)

Criteria

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills
2. Organizational skills and multi-tasking approach
3. Problem-solving and active listening
4. Focalization on goals and time schedule respect
5. Team working and negotiation skills
6. Flexibility, efficiency & effectiveness
7. Interpersonal and influencing skills
8. Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
9. Structured and service-minded approach, always focusing on delivering high-quality results
10. Ability to work under pressure and manage several ongoing projects
11. Desire and ability to make a difference
12. Willingness to travel

Qualifications

1. 2-5 years’ experience in renewable energy consultants, OEMs, or developers
2. BSc Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Environmental studies (provided experience in wind resource assessment)
3. Experience to carry out full wind yield assessments with the latest procedures
4. Layout and measurement campaign design
5. Site suitability and wind turbine technology
6. Negotiation and coordination capabilities with internal and external stakeholders
7. European energy market knowledge is a plus
8. Proficiency in English, both oral and written – Italian and/or Spanish is a plus
9. Knowledge of Wind Resource Assessment Tools (OpenWInd, Windographer, etc.)
10. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with advanced use of Excel and PowerPoint
11. Knowledge of CFD, Autocad, Matlab, and GIS are a plus

Remuneration: R900 – R950 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.