Project Support Officer – Solar PV at Gennex Technologies

Reports to: Team Lead, Project

Job Summary

• The Project Support Officer will be responsible for providing research and engineering input from initial assessment through to technical and economic feasibility, construction monitoring and acceptance for residential and commercial projects.

Main Responsibilities

The role is varied in its nature and will include working on a range of PV projects. Your responsibility will include:

• Providing cutting edge research and engineering input from initial assessment through to technical and economic feasibility, construction monitoring and acceptance and ongoing operations for both rooftop and ground mounted systems
• Conduct research into innovative solar systems, system components and system design techniques.
• Develop an effective interface with the foreign partners on product development and procurement
• Technical assessment of PV products and equipment
• Reviewing and preparing technical documents, including specifications, reports, proposals, calculations and contracts
• Managing/supporting solar project acquisitions, developments and operations
• Managing external technical advisers and due diligence processes
• Prepare quotations, project timelines, reports and design specification for renewable energy systems
• Supervise installations and installation quality control processes.
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for renewable energy projects
• Site assessments across the country
• Other ad hoc activities as and when required

You will work alongside other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary project team. We would like to hear from you if you have an interest in the renewables sector and particularly a passion for solar and storage.

Who we are looking for:

• You must be a graduate of the Sciences, Engineering, Technology and Administration or related fields
• A minimum of 2 yrs. Project and technical experience,
• A good knowledge of PV technology and energy storage
• A good understanding of the key commercial aspects of PV projects
• Experience in the PV yield prediction software Pvsyst and Autocad will be an advantage
• Ability to research and assess renewable technologies other than PV
• Ability to manage project work without supervision
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• A flexible and proactive approach
• Reliability and good organisational/project management skills
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a multi-disciplined team
• Ability to produce high-quality technical reports in English, to predefined deadlines

What’s on offer:

• An industry-competitive salary
• Sponsored training opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with a leading and futuristic energy company
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team that takes pride in what it does