Technical Operations Manager

Job title:Technical Operations Manager

Company: Renewable Energy

Location: Ulaanbaatar , Mongolia

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Evaluate technical assessments and resource studies of a potential renewable energy projects during its due diligence stage.
• Provide support in developing technical inputs for financial modeling of potential projects.
• Provide technical support for new business opportunities, performance related issue analysis, and engineering optimization.
• Coordinate cross-functional international teams and external advisors to deliver comprehensive technical analyses, risk assessments, and valuation insights, including identifying upside opportunities.
• Identify all permits, and licenses required for renewable energy projects, and develop Permit Plan and timelines, outlining required documents, responsible authorities, and obtainment timelines.
• Lead the technical review and approval process of all technical documents at project development stage, including Detailed Engineering Design, technical studies reports etc.
• Manages contracts and vendor performances in relations to the technical operations function.
• Review EPC scope of work, technical specifications, and Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for completeness and accuracy.
• Liaise with EPC contractor in developing Detailed Environmental Management Plan and other required documents, and monitor implementation of approved guidance documents.
• Directs the engineering administrative function, including the maintenance of engineering records and development of forecasts for the engineering operations budget.
• Manage, prioritize, and resolve on timely basis all PV Fleet activities and issues that may impact the overall plant performance.
• Perform energy yield assessment of solar or renewable projects, including estimating system losses and energy uncertainty, and annual energy production over projects lifetime.
• Plans, organizes, and controls the operation of the various functions of the Solar Power Plant and other renewable energy operations.
• Plan the overall of personnel, equipment, and materials to meet the requirements of the solar/renewable energy plant.
• Directs the proper operation, monitors for repair and maintenance of the Solar Power Plant and other plant utilities and energy conservation and environment.
• Preparation and management of the capital and operating budget of the solar/renewable power plant.
• Plans procurement and controls usage of the operation supplies of the solar/renewable energy plant.
• Ensures that all contractual obligations for power plants including laws, ordinances and contract performance are met.
• Provide operation reports to management.
• Responsible for power plant performance evaluation and technical services support on power plant activities.
• Coordinate and perform full scale EPC test for new renewable energy power plant.
• Manage and supervise contractors including EPC during construction phase and onsite operators during operation phase.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Civil Engineering) or any related fields
• At least 2 years experience in Solar project management
• At least 3-5 years experience in Project management and/or Construction operations
• Experience and understanding of Solar Projects
• Previous experience in using solar projects modeling tool would be considered of advantage (e.g. PVSyst, etc.)
• ABCEP PV Installation professional certification preferred
• Solid understanding of Project management process
• Ability to travel upcountry, regionally or abroad, depending on project location
• Strong sense of leadership, interpersonal skills and drive for results
• Proven ability to coach & manage teams, and the courage to manage people constructively
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to communicate in English. Good command of English (writing and speaking)
• Professional Engineer Licenses or above will be considered an advantage
• Able to drive a car, a valid driver's license

If you have any questions regarding the vacancy, please contact at +976 9033-9066, or send me your CV to anudar@scc.mn.