Are you known for gusting through deadlines on your wind projects? Are you ready to power through some more? Our client is a fully integrated independent power producer specialising in the development, financing, construction, ownership, and operation of commercial renewable energy generation facilities in Sub-Saharan Africa. They manage nearly 5 GW of projects across South Africa. They were awarded three wind projects in South Africa's REIPPP program and require construction management and supervisory professionals to soar into the new year. They are on the hunt for a Construction Manager/ Supervisor to guide their projects to success. <div> Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our <a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi">LinkedIn page</a> and subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5">mailer</a>. </div> RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Act as OHS Act 8.1 appointee for the project team.</li><li>Enforce HSE and Quality policies, plans, and procedures.</li><li>Maintain a zero-tolerance stance on Health and Safety on site.</li><li>Conduct regular site inspections and monitor site activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with HSE Audits, safety measures, and COVID-19 prevention.</li><li>Manage the team and contractors for compliance with Wind Farm EMPrâs and EA.</li><li>Oversee site discipline per the project construction framework.</li><li>Ensure compliance with WEF quality standards and manage construction risks.</li><li>Manage various contractors, ensuring adherence to project schedules.</li><li>Chair weekly meetings with contractors, and record minutes accurately.</li><li>Supervise site-generated project documentation.</li><li>Support the Document Controller with construction documents.</li><li>Aid Project Manager with progress payments.</li><li>Review Contractor documentation for accuracy in payment applications.</li><li>Interact with the grid operator (Eskom) regarding construction.</li><li>Effectively communicate company values and objectives on site.</li><li>Fulfil construction reporting obligations (weekly &amp; monthly).</li><li>Prepare internal and external reports for the Client.</li><li>Oversee construction quality processes and support Quality personnel.</li><li>Verify designs and construction completion activities.</li><li>Ensure correct implementation of all designs.</li><li>Attend monthly Eskom meetings for coordination and progress updates.</li><li>Review construction schedules and supervise work to meet milestones.</li><li>Ensure adherence to subproject schedules and project milestones.</li><li>Coordinate with various stakeholders involved in the project.</li><li>Liaise with landowners, and local authorities, and facilitate site visits/audits.</li></ul>

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Construction – Wind – Northern Cape

Are you bored of REIPPPP projects? Looking to shake up your career and the industry? We might just have the opportunity for you. If you are an experienced Business Development Manager in the renewable energy industry, why are you sitting behind that dusty old desk? Shake those traditional power project cobwebs off and join our client, a multibillion-dollar energy company, in the exploration of new energy markets and the integration of groundbreaking technology in the South African market. Curious? Send us your CV and if you are the unicorn we are looking for, we’ll give you a buzz. Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our <a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi">LinkedIn page</a> and subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5">mailer</a>. RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Identifying and developing project development and M&amp;A opportunities, with a focus on sectors such as Commercial &amp; Industrial and Energy Trading</li><li>Leading our clientâs participation in the REIPP program, overseeing the review of tender requirements, structuring, and submission of bid responses</li><li>Leading the development of projects to financial close, including securing permits and coordinating closely with finance, legal, HR, and technical teams</li><li>Negotiating key documentation, including Offtake Agreements, JDA Term Sheets, JDAs, Shareholder Agreements, and Share Purchase Agreements, in collaboration with legal and finance teams</li><li>Managing and mitigating risks throughout the development, construction, and operational phases of projects</li><li>Conducting due diligence for M&amp;A and Project Finance transactions, negotiating key project documents such as PPAs, SPAs, and Finance Agreements, and supporting valuation and offer preparation for project acquisitions and financial close</li></ul>

Business Development Manager –  Solar PV/Wind – Cape Town

Are you a driven Business Development Manager with 4-5 years of experience in the energy sector, specifically in the French market? Do you hold a bachelor’s degree in economics, Technical, Law, or a related area? Our client, a leading global developer and operator of solar projects, is actively pursuing project development opportunities with significant profit potential in high-growth markets. Currently, they are in search of a Business Development Manager to oversee all development operations, actively participating in the entire project development cycle to ensure project profitability. As our ideal candidate, you bring extensive experience in guiding projects to the ready-to-build phase, actively participating in auctions and sales intricacies. Your track record reflects your expertise in cultivating relationships with local authorities, utilities, and regulators, ensuring the smooth acquisition of permissions for constructing and operating solar plants. Your notable experiences encompass a deep understanding of the authorization process, covering zoning, environmental considerations, building codes, and conditions related to land and/or grid connections. You should demonstrate the capability to evaluate energy projects from both economic and legal standpoints, highlighting your independence and proactive involvement with stakeholders as essential attributes. This offers an outstanding opportunity for individuals seeking career advancement in business development within the renewable energy industry. Please note that previous experience in the French market, preferably 2-3 years, is required. The role can be either hybrid or remote, depending on the candidate's location. RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Assist throughout the identification, evaluation, and assessment of solar projects for investment</li><li>Negotiate and sign lease agreements</li><li>Deal with authorities to get all necessary permission to build and operate solar plants</li><li>Communicate and take care with our engineers for the technical design of each plant;</li><li>Manage relationships with local authorities, utilities, and the regulators</li><li>Interact with legal, tax, technical, and insurance advisors</li><li>control projects until ready-to-build status and also participating in the auction and sale process</li></ul>

Business Development Manager – Solar – Lyon

We’re looking for an Investment Analyst who falls in with the crème of the crop. You’ll need extensive project finance experience, must be an expert builder of financial models, and MUST be passionate about sustainable investment. Our clients, high-stakes players in the impact investing sector and blended finance fund management, is on the search for Investment Analysts to join their projects in Namibia. A keen interest in impactful environmental and social development, alongside financial returns, is essential. If you have 2-5 years of post-articles experience in the financial sector and are looking to get into the Namibian green hydrogen and solar markets, this role might be for you. Apply now and seize your opportunity to join a high-calibre team of professionals in the emerging Namibia energy market. Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our <a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi">LinkedIn page</a> and subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5">mailer</a>. RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Assist transactors throughout all stages of deal activities and process life cycles</li><li>Establish and maintain the documentation management system, including all relevant due diligence and project content</li><li>Manage compliance, governance, and internal approval processes</li><li>Serve as the knowledge manager for the transaction database</li><li>Develop project finance models and conduct appropriate analysis as needed</li><li>Conduct financial analysis of potential financing structures</li><li>Prepare investment proposals for the Investment Committee</li><li>Coordinate due diligence workstreams</li><li>Gather input for reports for the Board and Investors</li><li>Research the power/energy market across the region</li></ul>

Investment Analyst – Green Hydrogen & Solar PV – Namibia

Are you a Senior Financial Manager that’s looking to make a move into the big leagues? We’re looking for someone with experience overseeing the financial aspects of SPVS, and in group and strategic finance in the REIPPP environment.  If you have experience in the WIND sector of the renewable energy industry, then we want to hear from you! Our client boasts a global portfolio of almost 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects. Their ideal candidate is a qualified CA(SA). You should have an embedded understanding of the shared services environment and know precisely how to recharge and recalculate charges. Your expertise should lie in international transactions between inter-linked entities. To excel in this role, you will need to be stellar at tracking and directing the movement of money between these entities. You should also possess experience in overseeing SPVs and have an embedded understanding of industry policies, systems, and structures. Salary subject to experience. Interested in actioning the financial solutions for both our client and their portfolio assets? Apply now!   Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our <a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi">LinkedIn page</a> and subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5">mailer</a>.   RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Oversee financial reporting and maintain accounting records for companies in the portfolio</li><li>Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and records</li><li>Maintaining financial data in the operating system</li><li>Performing month-end closing routines</li><li>Managing fixed asset ledger</li><li>Reporting monthly management accounts</li><li>Implementing internal controls and ensuring compliance</li><li>Administering financial affairs of community trusts registered as PBOs</li><li>Preparing statutory results for South African entities in compliance with International Accounting Standards and company law</li><li>Compiling and submitting verification data for CDM Programmes of Activity for applicable power plants</li><li>Prepare statutory and compliance reports (PAYE, VAT &amp; income tax returns, annual financial statements)</li><li>Audit readiness and assistance during audit</li><li>SARB approvals for intercompany payments</li><li>Interpreting financial results and records</li><li>Manage treasury activities (Cash reporting and forecasts, maintain treasury banking relationships review, bank reconciliations)</li><li>Handle quarterly ED reporting, submitting reports for each project company within required timelines</li><li>Identify areas for policy improvement or process enhancement</li><li>Manage external audit process</li><li>Assist in compiling Enterprise and Socio-Economic Development reporting</li></ul>

Senior Financial Manager – IPP/Wind – Cape Town

Here’s the low-down. Our client boasts a global portfolio of almost 1.5 GW of renewable energy projects. They are looking to hook a Financial Manager that has experience overseeing the financial aspects of SPVs and understands the REIPPP landscape.  If you have experience in Wind, you get a gold medal. Your analysis of multi-entity assets spanning several national regions is above industry standards. You understand transfer pricing policies, and are excellent at developing and executing business strategies, financial reporting, and transactional management of portfolio assets. Apply now and ensure that your expertise is being used where it matters most. Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our <a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi">LinkedIn page</a> and subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5">mailer</a>. RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Review balance sheet and creditors reconciliations prepared by administrators</li><li>Run month-end closing and year-end closing procedures</li><li>Release payments on banking system</li><li>Prepare monthly deferred tax calculations and file provisional and income tax returns</li><li>Review VAT calculation prepared by administrators</li><li>Manage debt repayments and shareholder distributions</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process by preparing templates for budget holders and consolidating results</li><li>Monitor cost control on operating and capital expenditure, and communicate monthly variances and forecasts</li><li>Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts with input from budget holders</li><li>Prepare half-year and year-end reporting packs following Group instructions</li><li>Preparation of AFS in accordance with IFRS</li><li>Prepare Finance section of monthly Shareholder Reports</li><li>Prepare and present the Finance reports for the quarterly Board meetings</li><li>Prepare ED/SED quarterly finance report</li><li>Review performance of administrator against their annual performance objectives</li><li>Provide guidance on administratorâs individual development</li><li>Manage external audit process and assist in the BBBEE audits</li><li>Assist in compilation of Enterprise and Socio-Economic Development reporting</li></ul>

Financial Manager – IPP/Wind – Cape Town

Roles like these don’t come up for grabs often…We’re looking for an General Manager interested in seizing a unique opportunity.  Our client is an industry leader in the manufacturing of fixed tilt and tracker solar tracking systems. With over 25GW of installed product, our client is making a significant impact in the mission to achieve global net-zero goals. Our ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience process engineer, head of client services, head of operations, or in a client support position. You are a natural leader and have a knack for optimizing operations and team functionality. If you are someone that values innovative engineering design, simplicity, and efficient delivery of results, apply now! Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our <a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi">LinkedIn page</a> and subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5">mailer</a>. RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Develop and execute strategies to deliver exceptional client service, ensuring high service quality and client satisfaction</li><li>Lead, oversee, and coach the client service team to achieve both individual and team performance objectives</li><li>Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations</li><li>Manage client service contracts and agreements, ensuring adherence and timely renewals.</li><li>Engage with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, product development, and operations to enhance client service delivery and promptly address any client-related issues</li><li>Monitor and assess client service performance metrics, generate reports, and implement strategies for continuous improvement</li><li>Spearhead client service projects, including the integration of new technologies or processes to enhance service delivery</li><li>Ensure efficient processes are utilized to achieve desired outcomes within our service-oriented business area</li><li>Serve as the escalation point for client queries and incidents</li><li>Coordinate and oversee specific external vendors and agencies</li></ul>

General Manager - Solar PV - South Africa

Are you well-connected with top-tier end-users in the C&amp;I sector and have direct access to key players in the mining industry and large off-takers? Do you possess a deep understanding of the South African electricity sector and experience in REIPP financing projects? Do you have experience in and a SOLID understanding of energy trading? Ideally you would have connections in Eskom and have an embedded understanding of the energy regulations in South Africa. Grid-connection is your magnum opus. With your cache of big-ticket energy buyers (20MW+++) and 7+ years of experience in the C&amp;I/utility-scale market, you make identifying profitable business opportunities and developing sustainable strategies to execute them look easy. In addition to this, you are an expert in risk mitigation and the negotiation of business deals and partnerships. Your embedded knowledge of the market means that you are able to develop sustainable de-risking strategies and are stellar at generating profitable leads. Interesting in joining this team of high-calibre professionals? Apply now! Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our <a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi">LinkedIn page</a> and subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5">mailer.</a>

Business Development Manager – Solar PV – Johannesburg

The CompanyIn order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook. The RoleWe're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</li><li>Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</li><li>Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li><li>Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</li><li>Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures </li><li>Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li><li>Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li><li>Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li><li>Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</li><li>5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li><li>Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proactive communication and follow-up</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li><li>Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</li><li>Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li><li>Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li><li>High attention to detail and self-motivation</li><li>Team-oriented attitude</li></ul>Preferred Additional Qualifications<ul><li>Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</li><li>Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</li><li>Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</li><li>Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li><li>Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li><li>Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li><li>Casual work culture</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul>

Zitara Technologies: Cloud-ready software empowering companies to optimize battery performance and enhance fleet operations.

Senior Battery Test Engineer 

The CompanyIn order to keep climate change to 1.5°C, we’ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook. The RoleWe're looking for a Battery Test Engineer to work closely with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to develop, collect, and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively maximizing lab capacity, efficiency, safety, and utilzation. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.Responsibilities<ul><li>Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders- To design and validate battery test scripts, followed by executing tests. </li><li>Test- and equipment- related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li><li>Development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of productivity and safety are met</li><li>Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures </li><li>Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li><li>Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li><li>Validate the end result of battery tests, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li><li>Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li><li>Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related field. </li><li>2+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li><li>Familiarity with battery technology, Lithium-Ion and others. </li><li>Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li><li>Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proactive communication and follow-up</li><li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li><li>Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li><li>Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA or Asana</li><li>Strong self-motivation and team-oriented attitude</li></ul>Preferred Additional Qualifications<ul><li>Experience and Familiarity with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin, Maccor, and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li><li>Electrical safety and HV (High Voltage) lab experience </li><li>Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li><li>Electrochemistry and Battery Internals/Operation knowledge</li><li>Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li><li>Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li><li>Casual work culture</li><li>Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li></ul>

Battery Test Engineer

The Company
In order to keep climate change to 1.5&deg;C, we&rsquo;ll need 30% of global GDP (all of energy generation and transportation) to run on batteries by 2035.
Zitara Technologies (YCombinator S20) builds predictive battery management software for transportation and energy customers with large deployments. Their customers operate &gt;$100M deployments of batteries in satellites, EVs, and renewable energy storage installations.
Our team brings top researchers in physics-based battery algorithms together with seasoned software engineers to build safety-critical firmware and large scale machine learning systems. We bring with us decades of experience from Toyota, Exponent, Proterra, Tesla, Gogoro, Google, and Facebook.&nbsp;
The Role
We're looking for a Senior Battery Test Engineer to work closely and lead initiatives with our customer success, R&amp;D, engineering, and operations team members to collect and systematize test requirements aimed at producing quality data to train high fidelity battery models and algorithms. This involves designing and implementing the lab and its processes to execute those tests, understanding and tackling engineering challenges in battery test processes, and maintaining and proactively improving lab capacity, efficiency, and safety. The ideal candidate will be someone who takes initiative, has an intuition for continuous improvement of lab workflow and processes, uses common sense, and takes a creative and resourceful approach to solving problems.
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provide technical leadership for battery testing initiatives</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Collect test requirements from cross-functional stakeholders to design and validate battery test programs and procedures</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic activities</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Lead development and improvement of procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety are met</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develop, maintain and iterate on lab standard operating procedures&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manage, maintain, and research upgrades to our lab hardware (battery cyclers, thermal chambers, and electronics) and supplies/consumables</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Electrical and/or mechanical design, assembly, and documentation of battery test fixtures</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Validate the end result of the lab work, working with other team members to determine pass/fail criteria</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clearly communicate technical matters, schedule considerations, deliverables, and needs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Manage and streamline customer onboarding from the perspective of laboratory testing</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">BS in Electrical Engineering or related field</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">5+ years experience in electrical engineering, metrology, battery testing or applications roles</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience in providing technical leadership in the battery test engineering or related space</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Proactive communication and follow-up</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Clear and effective written and interpersonal communication skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong practical experience with data management in Excel and vendor-specific data tools</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Working knowledge of lab automation practices in National Instruments/LabView, Mathworks, or another software system</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Familiarity with project management tools such as JIRA</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with basic fabrication tools (soldering, hand tools, small power tools, etc.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with basic electrical test tools (power supplies, multimeters, battery testers, etc.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">High attention to detail and self-motivation</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Team-oriented attitude</li>
</ul>
Preferred Additional Qualifications
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Familiarity with battery technology and functional parameters</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with use of battery test equipment, including Arbin and Neware cyclers, thermal chambers, and data acquisition systems</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Electrical and/or mechanical CAD proficiency</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Electrical safety and high voltage lab experience</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Knowledge of Python for test automation and/or data analysis</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience with lab system IT including networking and data access tools</li>
</ul>
What We Offer
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Full-time position, standard hours subject to time zones</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Competitive compensation, equity incentive, and benefits package</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Casual work culture</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Excellent colleagues that are interested in your happiness and growth</li>
</ul>

Senior Battery Test Engineer

CALLING ALL GRID ENGINEERS WITH IPP EXPERIENCE. Generation patterns, grid regulation, turbines and substations, utility-scale grid-connection systems, grid integration, grid negotiation agreements, grid flow studies and analysis, WE WANT YOU! With over 1GW of renewable energy projects currently in operation, our client is one of the biggest players in the African energy game. They are looking for a Grid Engineer that has an embedded understanding of all things grid. If all the following keywords can be found on your CV, please apply. <ul> 	<li>Play a pivotal role in developmental projects</li> 	<li>Conduct site assessments for grid connections</li> 	<li>Create indicative designs</li> 	<li>Apply for grid integration cost estimates and review detailed design documents</li> 	<li>Perform grid code compliance studies (RETEC, quality of supply assessments, grid code simulation studies)</li> 	<li>Naturally therefore, extensive experience with DIgSILENT and Powerfactory</li> 	<li>Develop and implement systems to improve grid code compliance</li> 	<li>Review consultant reports</li> 	<li>Investigate grid faults</li> 	<li>Develop facility power curves</li> 	<li>Proven track record of successful industry stakeholder engagement</li> </ul> With several innovative projects in the pipeline, you will be a part of a high-calibre team of experts that are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the South African renewable energy space. This role also presents the opportunity for both national and international travel. Interested in finding out more about AltGen and want to receive updates on new industry-relevant job roles? Then follow our <a href="https://bit.ly/AltGenLi">LinkedIn page</a> and subscribe to our <a href="http://eepurl.com/hENwn5">mailer</a>. RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Stakeholder engagement: Grid Operator and Governmental Agencies related to grid connections</li><li>Manage interconnection process with Grid Operator and relevant authorities</li><li>Design and optimise electrical grid systems</li><li>Conduct load flow studies and analyses to ensure efficient power distribution</li><li>Use knowledge of local legislation and regulations for authorisations and permits to produce guidelines and tools for project activities</li><li>Analyse and evaluate Grid Connection Offers and technical information impacting Grid Connection Design</li><li>Coordinate grid connection application, feasibility review, and acceptance</li><li>Evaluate Grid Impact studies in steady-state, dynamic, and transient states of all electrical parameters</li><li>Create dynamic models in wind generators and PV Inverters for simulations to model power flow and frequency response</li><li>Design and implement systems for grid expansion, integration of renewable energy sources, and smart grid technologies</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards</li><li>Analyse data from grid monitoring systems to identify trends and potential issues</li></ul>

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