Lead Solar Commissioning Engineer Market-related Package Northern Cape A leading solar Independent Power Producer is looking for a Lead Solar Commissioning Engineer for the commissioning of a utility solar power plant in Northen Cape. This is a crucial and complex role to drive toward the successful completion of the project. The role reports to the Chief Technical Officer. You will oversee planning, coordinating, and managing the whole process, ensuring that all tasks are completed on time (i.e. planning, switching, permits, document control, safety compliance, quality, schedule, and integration control). Responsibilities Develop site specific commissioning plan Manage and coordinate commissioning team Develop strong working relationships with various stakeholders, including EskomGrid Access Unit, the Dx and Tx System Operators, RETEC, GCAC, OEMs, EPC and O&M Contractors, external consultants, and lender’s advisers. Apply understanding of relevant codes, local and international standards, and design requirements. Manage internal engineering team and external resources to ensure delivery of key priorities. Monitor the progress of commissioning tasks and address any issues that may arise Verify that the work done ensured that the system is operating at optimal efficiency, facilitate the performance testing and processing and reporting on the data Ensure the commissioning is completed on time and within budget (compile and manage commissioning budget) Overseeing O&M training and handover and managing defects liability period issues General technical and engineering work, including regulatory reviews, project planning, grid connection costing, technical design, tender specifications and review, design Qualifications and Experience B.Eng or B.Sc degree in Electrical (or Electronic) Engineering. At least 7 years of work experience (preferably at least 4 being in renewable energy). Previous experience using applications such as CAD, PVSyst, PVSol, etc. Renewable energy project commissioning experience, preferable utility scale (Eskom and RETEC) Independent and critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and commercial awareness. Willingness to work onsite for extended periods of time (4-5 months, as example, with R&R as applicable). #J-18808-Ljbffr