Senior Manager, Technical - Performance

Purpose for the roleTo lead and manage the performance optimization and technical support activities for Masdars large-scale projects (solar PV wind thermal and energy storage). The role focuses on diagnosing technical issues enhancing asset reliability and leveraging data analytics to reduce downtime and improve efficiency ensuring full alignment with the investment business case. The role involves serving as the central point of expertise for troubleshooting root cause analysis and performance enhancement across operational and aging renewable energy assets besides sharing operational feedback and findings within the Engineering verticals (Solar PV Wind Thermal and Energy Storage Technology and Infrastructure)Performing Engineering activities throughout the development cycleDevelop and maintain in-house diagnostic and performance tracking tools tailored for renewable assets reporting to management regularly overall performance of the entire fleet of renewable assets.Explore and evaluate different new software/tools to be used during the developmentLiaise with supervisory personnel contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures complaints and construction problems in regard to the development of detailed designs for various assigned CE projectsCollaborate with MSTS/O&M design and other functions to provide lessons learned and ensure designs account for operational reliability and generation enhancement.Working closely with MSTS Performance team on the Enterprise Asset ManagementKeep abreast of new technologies and best practices in asset management and performance optimization via suggesting initiatives for technical excellence and cost efficiency.Support the Engineering during the repowering of the assetsPreparation of performance related chapters in Request for Proposal (RfP) and tender documentsPrepare and defining the technical requirements for RfP/tender documents for both Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors Owners Engineer and Project Management Consultants.Demonstrate thorough familiarity in international design codes and standards procurement construction globally and knowledge of technical specifications required confirming that the renewable assets incorporate weather and operational sensors and inputs ensuring that availability and performance can be monitored following best practices.RFP bid evaluation regarding performance aspectsTake to lead in the evaluation and the selection of 3rd party independent advisor relating to performance aspects to the agreed Masdar standards and general codes of practiceDevelop technical evaluation matrix defining the selection criteria of technical consultants for such purposesParticipation and support to EPC contracts and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) evaluation and negotiations regarding performance aspectsEnsure clear incorporation and definition of all plants performance requirements in the contracts aligned with the PPA and Masdar requirements for any Masdar renewable projectsConstruction and commissioning supervision of performance workProvide technical support to the PMO during the construction as per the contractual requirements ensuring full compliance with the performance requirements with more emphasis on the resource (wind or solar) measurement campaignManage the revision metrological recorded data during the execution phaseProvide performance benchmarking and validation support during asset commissioning and early operations.Review on SCADA and weather monitoring stations configuration to ensure the proper data recording for performance evaluation of the ProjectMonitor and validate performance and availability tests carried out by the EPC prior Plant Provisional Acceptance and Commercial Operation Date ensuring minimum guarantees values are achieved and compliance with contract technical requirementsTechnical support to operational projectsEvaluate the plant performance or review the performance report prepared by the contractor on regular basis and prepare a report on actual plant performance on regular basis and compare them against approved investment assumptions and contractual guarantees/obligationsReview and evaluate the performance of O&M contractor and operator and report on compliance with preventive and corrective maintenance requirement from project agreements.Assess the availability and management of spare parts on regular basis and provide recommendation to ensure proper performance of the project.Assess the Contractors or operators report to ensure the compliance with any HSE requirement in corporation with QHSE departmentProvide technical support to Portfolio Management team as required in operational plants performance matters that may rise during the asset lifetime.Lead root cause analysis for recurring technical issues across the solar wind and BESS portfolios. Serve as escalation point for complex field failures and technical queries.Use SCADA data field reports