GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Head of WTGs is responsible for defining the WTG requirements and to follow up projects in advance stages, finding best practices between projects and capture them at corporate level.
The Head of WTG is responsible for the WTG packages to be implemented in projects in early stage and to follow up projects in advance stages, finding best practices between projects and capture them at corporate level. Reporting to the Engineering Director, it is expected to be the group’s lead on projects being co-developed with partners, with projects being developed in house or where investment opportunities are being assessed for the packages being responsible for.
The position will work with staff seconded into projects in the related technical areas to ensure all of them meet the company’s requirements and to continuously improve those projects and corporate activities to or above industry best practices.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Accountability for the technical analysis and definition of the WTG work packages associated with the bids preparation/acquisitions/due diligence for projects.
* Lead the team reporting to the role, ensuring sufficient project team resource is applied to deliver the work, team is provided with direction and support. Ensuring that the function has the required capabilities, skills and capacity to deliver on its objectives, on time and on budget, incl. by sourcing and monitoring external contractors.
* Definition and estimation of headcounts and levels for project’s construction in projects developments stages and creation and development of construction plannings for the different projects and opportunities in early development stages.
* In close collaboration with the procurement department, develops and ensures a solid relationship with key suppliers across the construction services supply chain.
* Responsible for preparing, elaborating and providing all the specifications and technical documentation to allow Project's engagement and to evaluate the suppliers, with the intention of guaranteeing the correct application, bidding, construction and operation, ensuring that the determining factors established by the Permitting,
* Responsible for preparing RFPs, assess offers, choosing the most competitive and adequate wind turbines and monitor contractors for Engineering studies and for Multi-EPC/EPCI contracts.
* Ensuring that wind turbines activities are in accordance with applicable standards, legislation, ethics, and good practices across the offshore wind farms industry, tender requirements, regulatory aspects and project policies.
* Provide ongoing and continuous technical support including innovation and liaise with other areas of technical department and other departments, both at corporate level and at project level, as necessary across the project lifecycle to ensure the successful completion of the project.
* Providing technical inputs to CAPEX economic modelling on the packages under responsibility, including schedules and quality requirements and contribute to the deliverables, preparation of bids/ acquisitions, the progress reports and presentations of the technical department.
* Provide lessons learned on the projects and tools for standardization and industrialization related to WTG.
* Identifying, assessing and ensuring implementation of a risk mitigation plan to determine mitigation actions & close out of risks.
* Contribute to the development of synergies between the different offshore wind projects in the JV.
* Be responsible for objectives, resources and budget across the WTG function.
* Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Engineering Director.
* Represent the organization of JV, in both public and private settings regarding issues relating to its competence and to assert the interests of JV while seeking new business opportunities.
* To ensure employees motivation and commitment to the common goal of making the company one of the best places to work.
* Ensure that daily activities are carried out according to current legislation through collaboration with outside counsel and JV legal advice.
* Make up collaboration and teamwork to the JV corporate areas in order to facilitate inter-related activities
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Internationally recognised master in Engineering or Science Degree in an Offshore Wind relevant discipline.
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English. Ability to read, write and speak other languages will be a plus.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
* A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience within the power / energy sector and 5 years of offshore wind experience having participated in the development and construction of offshore wind projects and in energy yield project characterization with experience of Wind Turbine Generators particularly larger latest generation machines is essential.
KNOWLEDGE
* Knowledge of offshore WTG, its installation and associated activities is essential.
* Knowledge of wind farm production calculations, and the related acquisition and optimization activities is essential.
* Specific knowledge of the standards associated with WTG development and certification is required, including knowledge of key aspects of some of the countries regulatory regime.
* Direct experience and specific knowledge of the design, installation and commissioning of WTG is essential.
* Specific knowledge of electrical and Scada aspects of wind turbine technology is desirable.
* Uncompromising champion and practitioner of Health and Safety. Working closely with the group’s HSE professionals in different jurisdictions and in line with best practice and H&S Law.
SKILLS
* Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
* A pro-active approach to project optimization and contract management in order to identify risks and opportunities early and initiate appropriate actions.
* Hands on approach, accountable, organised and able to prioritise, strong level of enthusiasm, proactiveness, flexibility and be capable of identifying issues and establishing suitable solutions
* Excellent communication skills including report writing and presentation and the ability to communicate technical issues effectively with clients, contractors and consultants
* Ability to work within approved budgets and under deadline pressure and deliver high quality results
* It is expected to have between 0-3 reporting lines depending on the variable work load and the number of projects being managed at each time. You will be required to use your leadership skills including staff mentoring, development and empowering.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Job location will be preferable in Madrid (Spain). Flexibility to travel is required up to 50% of the time.