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Job Location drjobs

Abu Dhabi - UAE

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Purpose for the role:

To lead and manage the performance optimization and technical support activities for Masdars large-scale projects (solar PV wind thermal and energy storage). The role focuses on diagnosing technical issues enhancing asset reliability and leveraging data analytics to reduce downtime and improve efficiency ensuring full alignment with the investment business case. The role involves serving as the central point of expertise for troubleshooting root cause analysis and performance enhancement across operational and aging renewable energy assets besides sharing operational feedback and findings within the Engineering verticals (Solar PV Wind Thermal and Energy Storage Technology and Infrastructure)

Performing Engineering activities throughout the development cycle

  • Develop and maintain in-house diagnostic and performance tracking tools tailored for renewable assets reporting to management regularly overall performance of the entire fleet of renewable assets.
  • Explore and evaluate different new software/tools to be used during the development
  • Liaise with supervisory personnel contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures complaints and construction problems in regard to the development of detailed designs for various assigned CE projects
  • Collaborate with MSTS/O&M design and other functions to provide lessons learned and ensure designs account for operational reliability and generation enhancement.
  • Working closely with MSTS Performance team on the Enterprise Asset Management
  • Keep abreast of new technologies and best practices in asset management and performance optimization via suggesting initiatives for technical excellence and cost efficiency.
  • Support the Engineering during the repowering of the assets

Preparation of performance related chapters in Request for Proposal (RfP) and tender documents:

  • Prepare and defining the technical requirements for RfP/tender documents for both Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors Owners Engineer and Project Management Consultants.
  • Demonstrate thorough familiarity in international design codes and standards procurement construction globally and knowledge of technical specifications required confirming that the renewable assets incorporate weather and operational sensors and inputs ensuring that availability and performance can be monitored following best practices.

RFP bid evaluation regarding performance aspects:

  • Take to lead in the evaluation and the selection of 3rd party independent advisor relating to performance aspects to the agreed Masdar standards and general codes of practice
  • Develop technical evaluation matrix defining the selection criteria of technical consultants for such purposes

Participation and support to EPC contracts and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) evaluation and negotiations regarding performance aspects

  • Ensure clear incorporation and definition of all plants performance requirements in the contracts aligned with the PPA and Masdar requirements for any Masdar renewable projects

Construction and commissioning supervision of performance work:

  • Provide technical support to the PMO during the construction as per the contractual requirements ensuring full compliance with the performance requirements with more emphasize on the resource (wind or solar) measurement campaign
  • Manage the revision metrological recorded data during the execution phase
  • Provide performance benchmarking and validation support during asset commissioning and early operations.
  • Review on SCADA and weather monitoring stations configuration to ensure the proper data recording for performance evaluation of the Project
  • Monitor and validate performance and availability tests carried out by the EPC prior Plant Provisional Acceptance and Commercial Operation Date ensuring minimum guarantees values are achieved and compliance with contract technical requirements

Technical support to operational projects:

  • Evaluate the plant performance or review the performance report prepared by the contractor on regular basis and prepare a report on actual plant performance on regular basis and compare them against approved investment assumptions and contractual guarantees/obligations
  • Review and evaluate the performance of O&M contractor and operator and report on compliance with preventive and corrective maintenance requirement from project agreements.
  • Assess the availability and management of spare parts on regular basis and provide recommendation to ensure proper performance of the project.
  • Assess the Contractors or operators report to ensure the compliance with any HSE requirement in corporation with QHSE department
  • Provide technical support to Portfolio Management team as required in operational plants performance matters that may rise during the asset lifetime.
  • Lead root cause analysis for recurring technical issues across the solar wind and BESS portfolios. Serve as escalation point for complex field failures and technical queries.
  • Use SCADA data field reports and advanced analytics to monitor asset performance or identify recurring issues and initiate performance improvement plans or provide recommendations to refine maintenance plans.
  • Define and update MTTF/MTBF models for critical components. Interface with OEMs MSTS/O&M and Portfolio Management to collect reliability data.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in electrical engineering Renewable Energy or any other related displine
  • Masters degree in engineering is an asset
  • Chartered Engineer status e.g. (e.g. IET EUR Ing PEng) is desirable

Preferred Experience:

 

  • At least 6 years of performance engineering experience within the renewable energy sector specifically in solar and wind power plants or equivalent experience
  • 8-12 years of experience within the renewable industry (preferably with an EPC contractor engineering firm or technical consultant) or equivalent experience
  • Experienced in data analytics and programming
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems condition monitoring and failure analysis

Job Specific Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong knowledge of engineering principles
  • Knowledge of traditional energy industry
  • Fluency with Python MATLAB or similar data analysis tools
  • Proficient in tools like PVsyst WindPRO Bachmann Power BI/Tableau
  • Exceptional communication skills and able to work in a dynamic fast paced diverse environment.
  • Good understanding of IEC 62446 and IEC 61724 and other relevant IEC standards for performance evaluation of the renewable energy assets
  • Ability to prioritize actions and work within a diverse team
  • Able to negotiate and influence
  • Project administration and legal knowledge
  • Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced diverse environment
  • Project management skills and planning and organizing skills


Additional Information :

Masdar is one of the worlds fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAEs vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

 

Masdar unites the UAEs three energy champions Mubadala ADNOC and TAQA and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

 

Promoting innovation in solar wind energy storage waste-to-energy and geothermal energy Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneeringprojects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

 


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