Analyst: Asset Management (Cape Town)

-; Kareeberg Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a skilled professional for data analysis and reporting within the Asset Management team. Candidates must hold an engineering degree and possess analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and proficiency in data analysis tools. Responsibilities include analyzing project performance, monitoring energy systems, and improving processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail and a willingness to travel. Join the team and contribute to innovative energy solutions in Northern Cape, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to analyze data and identify trends.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis.
• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret project data to identify trends.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of energy projects.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Detail Orientation

Education

Engineering degree from reputable University (BEng/MEng or BSc/MSc)

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies gross low‑carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle‑East & Africa (TTE‑RI MEA)

• Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers' competitors;
• Very large Projects - up to 2GWp.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE‑RI)

• TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
• TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.

These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.

Activities

This is a skilled position leveraging technical, analytical and problem‑solving expertise in supporting the Asset Management team and other project teams by conducting research, analyzing data, generating reports whilst identifying and mitigating potential risks throughout all stages of the project development lifecycle and identifying areas for improvement and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and interpret project data to identify trends, performance indicators, and areas for improvement.
• Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and emerging technologies in the renewable energy sector.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including clients and internal teams.
• Energy Modeling: Create and use energy models to forecast and simulate electricity production, assess trends, and analyse project performance.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor, analyse and evaluate the performance of energy projects and systems, identifying areas for improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.
• Process Improvement: Identify and develop opportunities for process improvement and optimization.
• Research and Information Gathering: Conduct research to support project planning and decision‑making.
• Energy Forecast Modelling: Creating mathematical representations of energy systems to accurately predict electricity production, utilizing historical data, trends, and assumptions to achieve optimum power plant performance.
• Financial Modelling: Support the development and maintenance of operational model, monitoring, analysis and assessment of all payments of the plant against the financial model and approved budgets and implement optimisation strategies.
• Calculate and monitor debt covenants and other key financial metrics in accordance with financial forecasts.
• Provide the necessary inputs as and when required for Total Energies Long Term Plan (LTP)
• Maintain a strong link with TotalEnergies Assets and Countries division for project updates, tool evolution and global lessons learnt.
• Any other responsibilities that can reasonably be required from a person in this position.

General Asset Management Tasks (non‑exhaustive)

• Leverage your experience working with data to consolidate and extract results for informed decision‑making and recommendations.
• Manage dashboards to track real‑time financial and operational performance.
• Monitor and drive solar, wind, BESS and hybrid project operational performance by working closely with our O&M contractors to ensure plants meet the base case p50 production expected.
• Review production reports to identify issues and take preventative and corrective action to remedy issues.
• Generate and/or monitor energy forecast models and identify areas for improvement by amongst others deploying AI and ML techniques.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and produce monthly/quarterly/annual management and plant performance reports and presentations as and when necessary.
• Project manage plant retrofits/upgrades/optimisations to improve overall plant performance.

Candidate Profile

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering degree from reputable University (BEng/MEng or BSc/MSc) - not negotiable.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw conclusions.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis, modelling, and visualisation.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Project Management Knowledge: Understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Data Analysis Tools: Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues and challenges.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy and thoroughness in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with project management and other relevant software.
• Keen interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
• Willingness to travel.
• Ownership mentality.
• Passionate.

Desirable attributes

• Diligence, determination, resilience and agility.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.