Manager - Engineering & Technical Support

Accountabilities

Major Activities

Design / Engineering & Technical Due Diligence of Renewables - Greenfield & M&A projects

Key accountabilities and deliverables:

• Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of solar projects, considering factors such as solar irradiance, shading analysis, land profile energy production estimates,
• Perform technical analysis, simulations, and modeling of solar energy systems using relevant software tools. Optimize system layouts, equipment selection, energy output, and LCOE optimizations.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, codes, and industry standards in the design process.
• Optimize system designs for efficiency, performance, and cost- effectiveness.
• PV Array design, AC, DC Layout, SLD, DC-AC schematic, cable sizing, cable schedule and loss calculations, Earthing design, etc.
• Manage multiple solar projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Develop and oversee the design of solar power systems, including photovoltaic arrays, inverters, and interconnection components.
• M&A transactions technical due diligence covering design review, IS/IEC/CEA compliance and validation, site visit, identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions

and ensure project success; develop strategy and plan for possible repowering and performance enhancement.

• Review QA / QC document, Factory inspection of critical equipment, acceptance tests.
• Supporting project team for installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning and plant performance tests
• Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar energy systems. Diagnose and resolve issues to maximize system uptime and performance.
• Evaluation of solar PV hybrid systems and integration with BESS.
• Prepare technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solar engineering. Identify opportunities for innovation and propose new solutions to enhance system efficiency and performance.

Business Planning & Budget Forecasting

• Budgeting for Technical Services in accordance with Business Strategy on need basis

Developing self andothers

• Stay updated in the PV field, take courses, attend workshops, read books, and engage with new ideas.
• Delegate tasks and projects that provide growth opportunities and empower team members and help them learn new skills.

Management Functions

• Participate in formation of Regional Policies / Standards / Guidelines as necessary to guide O&M of Apraava Energy Assets
• Facilitate technical collaboration within Apraava Energy Assets on a need basis.

Interface with Hong Kong

• Engage with Hong Kong for all Apraava Energy related Technical Engagements (e.g., OTRs, Standards & Guidelines formation)
• Network with Subject Matter Experts in Hong Kong for experience sharing.