ID de trabajo 14234

Wind Resource Specialist

Información general

País
South Africa
Equipo
Renewable Energies
Antigüedad
Experto (4-8 años de experiencia)
Tipo de trabajo
Fijo
Tipo de contratación
Tiempo Completo
Régimen de trabajo ​
Híbrido
Fecha de la publicación
15-Ene-2025
Fecha de vencimiento
29-Ene-2025
Compañía
Enel Green Power South Af

Description et exigences

Enel Green Power is seeking for a Wind Resource Specialist located in Johannesburg.

 
The Wind Center of Excellence (WCoE) department belongs to Engineering and Construction inside Enel Power Generation. The department consists of a multicultural team with 30 people divided in 8 offices across the globe and more than 10 different nationalities.

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. The aim is to enable Enel to maximize the potential of their projects and to drive cost competitiveness through the intelligent application of technical solutions.

WCoE needs to be fully aligned with internal and external stakeholder. Our main internal stakeholders are Business Development, O&M, all BoP disciplines as well as Procurement. With regards to the main external stakeholders are the different OEMs, banks, consultants and asset owner 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 a wind projects.

If you are interested in all the below and driven by challenges, you are a fit to this position!
At Enel Green Power you will find amazing opportunities to make a measurable difference and achieve your work goals!

What you will do:

  • Design of measurement campaigns
  • Design layouts manually and with algorithms to minimize project LCoE
  • Full wind yield assessments for different stages of the project
  • Design and coordinate the campaign for Power Curve Measurement test
  • Coordinate OEMs to provide and align documentation for Site Suitability and Site-Specific Power Curves
  • Align and verify the climatic conditions stated in the site suitability
  • Negotiate with OEMs the technical part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
  • Collaborate with Procurement during negotiation of the Turbine Supply Agreement
  • Collaborate with other project stakeholders to minimize LCoE
  • Engage consultants at different project stages to outsource some activities as well as oversee them
  • Draft technical specifications for framework agreements
  • Draft internal guidelines to improve procedures
  • Concise and precise communications to board members during Investment Committees decisions
  • Technical support during phases of M&A and financing
  • Lead technical discussions with consultants during financing and BSO (Built Sell and Operate)
Who you are:
  • 2-5 years’ experience in renewable energy consultants, OEMs or developers
  • Bsc. Degree in Engineering, Physics or Environmental studies (provided experience in wind resource assessment)
  • Experience to carry out full wind yield assessments with the latest procedures
  • Layout and measurement campaign design
  • Site suitability and wind turbine technology
  • Negotiation and coordination capabilities with internal and external stakeholders
  • Europeans energy market knowledge is a plus
  • Proficiency in English, both oral and written - Italian and/or Spanish is a plus
  • Knowledge of Wind Resource Assessment Tools (OpenWInd, Windographer, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite with advanced use of Excel and PowerPoint
  •  Knowledge of CFD, Autocad, Matlab and GIS are a plus
What we search for in you:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Organizational skills and multi-tasking approach
  • Problem-solving and active listening
  • Focalization on goals and time schedule respect
  • Team working and negotiation skills
  • Flexibility, efficiency & effectiveness
  • Interpersonal and influencing skills
  •  Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
  • Structured and service-minded approach, always focusing on delivering high-quality results
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage several ongoing projects
  • Desire and ability to make the difference
  • Willingness to travel

What we offer: Permanent employment based in Sandton, Johannesburg.

You can apply until: 22 January 2025

Who we are:

Enel Green Power is part of Enel’s Group, and manages all the generation from renewable sources in Enel’s world countries. Our pillars are sustainability and innovation. We want to build a new way of living energy, creating sustainable development and making clean energy accessible to all. A world leader in clean energy, with a total capacity of more than 54 GW and a generation mix that includes wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power, as well as energy storage facilities, Enel Green Power is at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies into renewable energy plants.
Innovation, Trust, Proactivity and Responsibility are the core values of our Organization. We are always looking for different perspectives, ideas and points of view. Each person is important to us, independently from their gender, age, nationality, ability or any other form of diversity or specificity. We are a people focused Company and we work to empower all our colleagues through development programs and lifelong learning.
We promote work flexibility recognizing the importance of well-being and work-life balance.
Find out more information on our website: [1] www.enelgreenpower.com