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Purpose for the role:

To lead technical and technoeconomic analyses and design aspects for Masdar Photovoltaic (PV) projects in less complex nature in terms of partnership structure, project structure, geographical location, technology-wise, risk exposure, etc. As part of an integrated project team, to prepare and agree on project specifications, budgets, and timescales with contractors, clients, or other stakeholders and to define basic design and create or review test procedures for PV plant components such as foundation, PV modules, and converters.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for screening studies and other technical support to assess potential PV Power projects for Masdar.
• Conduct prescreening and/or technical feasibility studies of PV projects including identification of technical risk.
• Perform concept design works for PV projects and propose optimised plant layout.
• Contracting and supervision of technical consultants for PV Projects development.
• Manage onsite solar resource assessment with ground measurement including procurement and installation processes.
• Carry out studies and optimise plant configuration for PV projects.
• Perform solar resource energy yield assessment and data analysis by using state-of-the-art modelling tools (PV System).
• Procure and supervise geotechnical, topographical, and other relevant studies for PV projects.
• Participation in all phases of RFP and tenders for PV Power project.
• Provide technical requirements to be included in all RFPs for EPC, O&M, and/or plant components.
• Participate in (EPC, O&M, and/or main equipment) contract negotiation regarding technical aspects.
• Construction and commissioning supervision of PV Power plants.
• Technical support to PV projects/assets.
• Contact with PV Power related institutions and forums.
• Contribution to stakeholder relations.
• Build and maintain a network of relevant contacts to support daily activities and long-term objectives of the team.
• Compliance with standards and forms.

Qualifications :

Preferred experience and Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in the PV industry (preferably with an IPP/EPC engineering firm or technical consultant) or equivalent experience.

Job Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of PV market players and PV components.
• Experienced user in PVSystem and basic knowledge in using AutoCAD.
• Battery Storage knowledge and/or experience would be desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills and able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, diverse environment.
• Ability to prioritize actions and work within a diverse team.
• Project management skills and planning and organizing skills.
• Attention to detail.

Additional Information :

Masdar is one of the world's 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 UAE's 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 UAE's 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 pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time