COE Engineering Manager M/F
At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution.Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.
To serve our Engineering, Procurement & Construction business line our Center of Expertise is looking for a Engineering Manager, who will have the following responsibilities for solar and storage projects:
1. Act as ambassador of safety by design, by having rules and strategical follow-up to the importance of safety when designing and implementing projects
2. Support EPC business line in their engineering needs, especially during the preparation and execution of projects
3. Oversee the successful execution of solar PV projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
4. Define and deploy the design office procedures, tools and methods, including on the approach to external engineering companies (subcontractors) or remote design offices by having a clear framework for fast response time
5. Supervise people allocation and subcontracting to projects
6. Coordinate with regional EPC managers and Global planner Engineering resources allocation (external engineering and internal resources)
7. Act as the Center of Expertise focal point regarding Return on Experience (REX) on executed EPC projects, both for internal (done for Voltalia as IPP) and external (for third parties)
8. Provide LCOE improvement that increases competitiveness on Voltalia’s offers
9. Develop and implement a strategic vision for the engineering department serving EPC, aligning with the company's long-term goals
10. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
11. Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness for execution, in alignment with the other COE managers
12. Drive engineering team to show the impact of technical choices especially on the CAPEX/OPEX
13. Utilize internal and external resources optimizing cost, time and quality
14. Ensure the correct implementation of COE Engineering processes and standardization
15. Fulfil the internal tracking requirements that allow traceability of hours, resources and needs on the short and long run
16. Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes to guarantee the reliability and performance of solar PV systems
REQUIREMENTS
17. Master’s degree or Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)
18. Relevant experience in engineering/renewables (+5 years)
19. Good skills in CAD tools, Excel and simulation tools (PVSyst)
20. Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical projects and PV
21. Previous Team Management
22. Valued network with external engineering companies
23. Fluent in English. Portuguese, French or Spanish advanced level is a plus
24. Availability for national and international travels
25. THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED IN PORTO OR OLIVEIRA DE FRADES (VISEU)
KEY SKILLS
26. Capacity to work with high level of autonomy
27. Capacity to set priorities
28. Creativity, proactivity and ingenuity
29. Strong attention to detail and organized
30. Client oriented with a global vision
31. Ability to analysis and provide critical thinking
32. Availability and sense of responsibility
33. Self-motivated and resilient
34. Ability to manage stress and to work under pressure
35. Good team work skills
36. Capacity to work in a fast paced environment
37. Negotiation skills