Project Engineer
Daystar Power
- Bryanston, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Carry out site and roof assessments before installations.
- Installation of data loggers, conducting site/energy audits, and analysing customer needs.
- Support component evaluation, specification, and selection based on cost vs performance benefits.
- Produce a summary of material lists and bills of quantities to determine costs and coordinate with the supply chain department and other internal key stakeholders.
- Technical support for tender and/or proposal preparation including technical aspects of the project models.
- Installation of power systems across various regions in South Africa
- Lead technical client conversations through email, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
- Review contract technical requirements and facilitate close-out of technical clauses in contract negotiations.
- Technical support for all licensing and approval processes.
- Supervision of technicians during installations of solar power solutions.
- Engineering support through operations and maintenance.
- Plan solar and related power installations
- Direct, coordinate, and supervise solar and related power installations.
- Conduct quality assurance of technical installations.
- Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with PV and related power installations and offer mitigation measures.
- On-site verification of installation and testing in accordance with design, internal procedures, regulations, standards, and codes.
- Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of solar and related power installations.
- Resolve site issues remotely and through site visits.
- Actively monitor the performance of the installed site and provide written reports on events.
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
- Set up and lead the service team to ensure:
- Minimum uptime of 99.5% of the assets.
- Adherence of clients to contractually agreed operational procedures and operating times.
- Best-practice maintenance of assets, including diesel and gas generators, batteries, inverters, and solar panels to maximise their life.
- Review technological trends in the local and global energy sector.
- Liaise with regulatory and governmental institutions as may be required.
- Develop and coach technical staff.
- Assist in market research.
- Degree in Engineering; preferably Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Minimum of 3 years experience in renewable energy power system installations
- Experience in implementing power systems.
- Must be self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with a high level of commitment.
- Must demonstrate good communication skills and ability to work well in teams.
- Must demonstrate discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
- Must be flexible to travel domestically and internationally.
- Must be able to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages.
- Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint in particular).
- Proficient in project management tools and software (MS Projects in particular)
- Proficiency in English
- Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with a high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
- Passionate about quality of workmanship
- Good communication skills and ability to lead and work well in teams.
- Discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy
- Demonstrate a keen eye for detail.
- Able to manage time, prioritize tasks, and work under pressure
- HSE certification is an added advantage.
- Must demonstrate proficiency in solar design software such as HOMER, PVsyst, AutoCAD, and Helioscope.
- Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
- Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
- A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.