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Manager - Engineering & Technical Support

ApraavaMumbai🇮🇳India

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationMumbai, India
BudgetingCADComplianceDue DiligenceForecastingTechnical Support

Job description

  1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountabilities

Major Activities

Design / Engineering & Technical Due Diligence of Renewables - Greenfield & M&A projects

Key accountabilities and deliverables:

  • Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of solar projects, considering factors such as solar irradiance, shading analysis, land profile energy production estimates,
  • Perform technical analysis, simulations, and modeling of solar energy systems using relevant software tools. Optimize system layouts, equipment selection, energy output, and LCOE optimizations.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, codes, and industry standards in the design process.
  • Optimize system designs for efficiency, performance, and cost- effectiveness.
  • PV Array design, AC, DC Layout, SLD, DC-AC schematic, cable sizing, cable schedule and loss calculations, Earthing design, etc.
  • Manage multiple solar projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Develop and oversee the design of solar power systems, including photovoltaic arrays, inverters, and interconnection components.
  • M&A transactions technical due diligence covering design review, IS/IEC/CEA compliance and validation, site visit, identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions

and ensure project success; develop strategy and plan for possible repowering and performance enhancement.

  • Review QA / QC document, Factory inspection of critical equipment, acceptance tests.
  • Supporting project team for installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning and plant performance tests
  • Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar energy systems. Diagnose and resolve issues to maximize system uptime and performance.
  • Evaluation of solar PV hybrid systems and integration with BESS.
  • Prepare technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
Technical Innovation & Developing Solutions
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solar engineering. Identify opportunities for innovation and propose new solutions to enhance system efficiency and performance.

Business     Planning     &      Budget Forecasting
  • Budgeting for Technical Services in accordance with Business Strategy on need basis

Developing self andothers
  • Stay updated in the PV field, take courses, attend workshops, read books, and engage with new ideas.
  • Delegate tasks and projects that provide growth opportunities and empower team members and help them learn new skills.

Management Functions
  • Participate in formation of Regional Policies / Standards / Guidelines as necessary to guide O&M of Apraava Energy Assets
  • Facilitate technical collaboration within Apraava Energy Assets on a need basis.

Interface with Hong Kong
  • Engage with Hong Kong for all Apraava Energy related Technical Engagements (e.g., OTRs, Standards & Guidelines formation)
  • Network with Subject Matter Experts in Hong Kong for experience sharing.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical/E&C Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree is a plus

Functional Skills

  • Familiarity with relevant software tools for design, simulation such as ETAP, CYMCAP, Auto-cad, PV-SYST software.
  • In-depth knowledge of solar power technologies, electrical systems, and grid integration.
  • Proven experience in solar energy projects, with a focus on electrical engineering and system design.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing engineering teams.
  • Project management experience, including the ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams, clients, and external partners.

Relevant and total years of Experience

Overall experience: Minimum 12+ year of experience Specific experience in:

  • Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in Multi Megawatt Grid connected Solar Power plant DC-AC design and Engineering, Energy estimation, LCOE optimization, Preparing the BOQ and technical specification of the PV equipment’s, plant performance tests, optimization, and repowering.
  • Consultancy background would be preferred.
  • Experience on BESS and PV hybrid system is added advantage.
  • M&A experience

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