Technical Officer
Engineering Jobs
- Xtreme Volt Solutions (Pvt) L…
- Expires 18 Jun 2025
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Xtreme Volt Solutions (Private) Ltd is an end-to-end energy solutions provider focusing on alternative energy sources for residential, commercial and industrial consumers. As an alternative energy solar solution provider, we offer a comprehensive range of innovative products and services tailored to the diverse needs of our clients.
TECHNICAL OFFICER
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Electric Engineer to join our team. Based in Harare, the ideal candidate will be responsible:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Engineering & Design: technical role – site screening, design review, review and equipment selection
• RFP development and contracting all the site and grid–based studies.
• Perform energy yield analyses (EYAs) and review EYAs by other parties
• Review the site and grid study reports from consultants and provide feedback
• Evaluate and optimise technology and layout options for future projects
• Highlight grid connection and off–taker requirements for future projects
• Lead the write–up of the Employer’s Requirements for the EPC to align with – with a strong focus on cost–effectiveness and constructability
• Write–up of minimum specifications for key equipment (Inverter,
Module, Tracker / substructure, BESS, PPC, SCADA, substation equipment)
• Liaise and coordinate with Lenders’ Technical Advisor (LTA) and support in all technical matters on behalf of the organisation and, in some cases, the EPC.
• Review and approve manufacturer/ subcontractor/ vendor techno–commercial offer
• Support the Solar Technical Manager and other parties in the Technical team in achieving AMEA’s annual and long term strategic renewable energy business plan
• Support with project agreements like PPA, EPC and O&M and their typical technical schedules
• Specify the Owner’s Engineer (OE) role to help with the development of their RFPs and Contracts – while assuming more responsibility to reduce the organisation’s reliance on an OE for technical support
• Coordination and communication with internal and external parties and/or suppliers to resolve techno–commercial issues
• Manage technical work streams within the projects allocated
Key Responsibilities:
• Support project team with regards to site screening, initial layout design, basic grid connection design, selection of critical equipment and contracting all the site studies. Review and evaluate the EPC requirements and offers Review the site study reports from consultant and provide feedback
• Support the development team for carrying out site screening assessments including but not limited to Africa, Middle and Asia regions and identifying potential solar and BESS energy assets for development
• Support the organisation in performing and packaging projects’ technical feasibility studies
• Perform technical due diligence assessments on potential projects
• Build and maintain relationships with consultants, EPC contractors, technology providers, OEMs, Lenders.
• Support, and in some cases lead, a project through various stages of development like resource studies, feasibility studies, conceptual designs, high–level environmental impact assessments, agreements and applications,
• Negotiate techno–commercial terms of the PPA and other project agreements, detailed studies, procurement, EPC, O&M / LTSA and Project Financing agreements
• Prepare budget for technical studies
• Effectively manage preparation of required technical inputs and management of technical operations for several renewable energy projects concurrently – all with time and budget constraints considered to deliver these projects.
• Coordinate with internal legal and financial team during the development process for the preparation of various document and model reviews
• Coordinate with execution team during structuring, execution and commissioning stages of the projects
• Assist in Lenders and investors technical due diligence processes
• Prepare technical and (in some cases) non–technical project reports for internal or external inquiries
• Monitor and if possible supervise all the above functions for co–developed / co–invested projects
• Detail design review support
Qualifications and Experience
Experience Requirements
• Successful experience of at least 3 to 5 years in the development, structuring and/or construction of utility–scale solar or renewable energy projects in markets including Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Strong experience in Solar resource assessment, screening and initial plant design, constructability and technical requirements.
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Detail design first–hand or review experience
• Commissioning and grid code testing experience
• Strong understanding of grid codes, grid connection requirements and plant control philosophy
• Understanding and some experience in SCADA, plant communications, lightning and electrical protection
• Understanding of most common failure points in utility–scale solar and BESS plants
• Understanding of typical component and consultancy costs
• EPC, developer, utility or consultant business background
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering (or Mechatronics)
• Masters in renewable energy will be an advantage
• Clean Class 4 Drivers License.
How to Apply
If you are interested please submit your application letter and CV to recruitments@xtremevolt.co.zw by 18 June 2025
