Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager - RenewableLocation : Riyadh, KSA (Corporate role)Permanent roleBe fully aware of Power Purchase Agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement and various Project Agreements and manage the stakeholders effectively in line with the contracts. Leads the IPP Engineering team in all disciplines of Engineering and Design; Defines a review strategy (base line) in collaboration with the OE – FI; Assures multidisciplinary coordination in collaboration with the OE ( FI); Organizes internal weekly coordination meeting with OE; Leads internal (topic review/coordination) meeting; Develops and maintain cooperative working relationship within the team; Assures the coherence of the technical concept towards of the EPC contract in collaboration with the OE; Assists/ leads topics / close out meetings with the EPC contractor; Approves the mission of the OE engineers to assist in meeting outside the OE offices; Mitigates any engineering & design risks; Day to day engineering decisions & implementation of long & short term plan, catch up plans, etc; Extends full support to Project Director/CEO & act on any engineering & design defect and forewarn on deficiencies both in the contracts and the ones which cannot be managed through contractual requirements; Timely management and posting of Engineering reports, Management Information Reports; Timely Highlighting of Key Issues & concerns along with probable solutions / options; Ensure that reliability, safety and quality aspects are focused and part of the plant design; Supports the Project team in the discussion related to technical issues for which the EPC contractor either claims variation orders or disagrees Key Requirements Bachelor’s degree in engineering Electrical is a must. Master's in Engineering preferred Minimum 14 years of engineering and design experience. With experience mainly dealing with Solar or Wind projects. Must have strong EPC experience dealing with Solar or Wind projects Experience in handling at least 3 large full cycle Solar or Wind projects. Proven success in developing and improving engineering processes Working knowledge of project contract terms and ability to translate contracts and financing agreements into concise techno-economic analysis Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of engineering principles. A broad knowledge of recognized American and British design codes. Great analytical skills with Incredible problem-solving abilities Effectively work in a collaborative, cross-functional and open culture Effectively communicator, negotiation and influencing skills