Hydro Specialist
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Job Summary
- Provide technical leadership for the operation maintenance and optimisation of hydroelectric power plants to maximise performance and reliability.
- Monitor plant performance analyse operational trends and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency improve reliability and extend asset life.
- Support the planning engineering commissioning rehabilitation and upgrading of hydroelectric power facilities.
- Perform technical evaluations feasibility studies and due diligence assessments for new hydropower development projects.
- Review engineering designs technical specifications and contractor submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements engineering standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Develop and implement preventive predictive and condition-based maintenance programmes for hydro-mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
- Analyse operational data investigate equipment failures conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable statutory regulations environmental requirements health safety and environmental (HSE) standards and company policies.
- Coordinate with consultants contractors equipment suppliers and regulatory authorities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare technical reports operating procedures budgets performance analyses and presentations for management.
- Provide technical support for procurement activities including the evaluation and selection of equipment materials and service providers.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams to strengthen technical capabilities and operational excellence.
- Stay informed of emerging technologies industry trends and best practices in hydroelectric power generation and asset management.
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Renewable Energy or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE/Ir.) certification will be considered an added advantage.
- Minimum of 815 years of relevant experience in hydroelectric power generation dam engineering or renewable energy projects.
- Proven experience in the development construction commissioning operation or maintenance of hydroelectric power plants.
- Hands-on experience with turbine-generator systems hydro-mechanical equipment electromechanical systems and balance-of-plant facilities is preferred.
- Experience in project management contract administration and stakeholder coordination is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of hydroelectric power generation systems plant operations and maintenance practices.
- Sound knowledge of turbines generators governors excitation systems protection systems SCADA and plant control systems.
- Good understanding of dam safety hydraulic structures water resource management and environmental compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with relevant engineering standards industry codes and statutory regulations.
- Proficiency in engineering analysis troubleshooting root cause investigation and technical report preparation.
- Strong knowledge of HSE requirements risk assessment and asset integrity management principles
- Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong planning organisational and project coordination abilities.
- Effective communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated leadership sound judgment and effective decision-making capabilities.
- Results-driven with a strong commitment to operational excellence continuous improvement and safety.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and work in remote locations as required.
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Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Renewable Energy or a related engineering discipline. Professional Engineer (PE/Ir.) certification will be considered an added advantage. Experience: Minimum of 815 years of relevant experience in hydroelectric power generation dam engineering or renewable energy projects. Proven experience in the development construction commissioning operation or maintenance of hydroelectric power plants. Hands-on experience with turbine-generator systems hydro-mechanical equipment electromechanical systems and balance-of-plant facilities is preferred. Experience in project management contract administration and stakeholder coordination is advantageous. Knowledge and Technical Competencies: Strong understanding of hydroelectric power generation systems plant operations and maintenance practices. Sound knowledge of turbines generators governors excitation systems protection systems SCADA and plant control systems. Good understanding of dam safety hydraulic structures water resource management and environmental compliance requirements. Familiarity with relevant engineering standards industry codes and statutory regulations. Proficiency in engineering analysis troubleshooting root cause investigation and technical report preparation. Strong knowledge of HSE requirements risk assessment and asset integrity management principles Behavioural Competencies: Excellent analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong planning organisational and project coordination abilities. Effective communication interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated leadership sound judgment and effective decision-making capabilities. Results-driven with a strong commitment to operational excellence continuous improvement and safety. Willingness to travel to project sites and work in remote locations as required.
