Solar Centre of Excellence Specialist at Enel Green Power

What you will do:

• Feasibility study and basic design of PV system configurations 
• Solar resource and energy assessment of solar photovoltaic systems 
• Pre-feasibility study of solar photovoltaic installation
• Support in the selection of the equipment during the procurement process   
• Support in the preparation of technical documents for the Investment Committee
• Optimization of PV system configuration, design of the PV layout, selection, and application of the main equipment of solar PV plant 
• Collaboration and coordination with info data providers and technical advisors 
• Measurement campaigns analysis, support in providing information for of the installation, maintenance and monitoring of the weather stations and sensors of EGP power plant. 
• Support in the definition of contractual guarantees on the energy production of PV plant 
• Prepare technical specifications and internal procedures 
• Technical support and follow-up activities with Business Development, Operation & Maintenance, other units involved in the development, execution and operation phase of the project. 
• Technical Support the Merge & Acquisition activities • Assist the Scouting phase of new technologies related with the PV sector 
• Use GIS/CAD software for topographical analysis and layout definition 
• Support Commissioning team during the performance ratio testing period 
• Support O&M team in the evaluation of the operational performance of the PV fleet 
• Support and collaboration in cross activities aimed at continuous improvement. 

Who you are: 

• Ability to cooperate in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams 
• Effective verbal and written communication 
• Organizational skills with attention to detail 
• Analytical and quantitative skill, problem solving. 
• Time management ability in relation to the assigned tasks 

What we search for in you:

• Knowledge of solar photovoltaic concepts 
• Knowledge of PV system general scheme and main components 
• Knowledge of solar resource assessment methodologies and in the design of photovoltaic power plant 
• PVsyst software 
• Statistics knowledge 
• Basic knowledge software MS Office e GIS/Autocad. 
• Knowledge of Python would be an advantage 

Education & Training: 

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Physics/ Electrical/ Mechanical/Energy Engineering  PhD would be an advantage. 
• Minimum of 2-4 years formal experience with solar analysis software and data analysis.  
• Registration with an engineering professional body.  
• Valid South African drivers’ license.  
• Ability to travel domestically up to 25% of the time; limited international travel.