Senior Expert, Photovoltaic ( PV)

Masdar is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development.

Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Job Purpose:

To lead technical and techno-economic analyses and design aspects for Masdar PV (Photovoltaic) projects. As part of an integrated project team, to prepare and agree on project specifications, budgets and timescales with contractors, clients or other stakeholders, and to define basic design, and create or review test procedures for PV plant components such as foundation, PV modules and converters.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-screening and/or technical feasibility studies of PV projects including identification of technical risk. Perform concept design works for PV projects and propose optimized plant layout
• Manage on-site solar resource assessment with ground measurement including procurement and installation processes.
• Carry out studies and optimize plant configuration for PV projects.
• Perform solar resource, energy yield assessment and data analysis by using state-of-the-art modelling tools (PV System).
• Procure and supervise geotechnical, topographical and other relevant studies for PV projects
• Procure technical advisors for support during the bidding stage.
• Provide technical requirements to be included in all RFPs for EPC, O&M and/or plant components.
• Participate in (EPC, O&M and/or main equipment) contract negotiation regarding technical aspects.
• Recommend technology or infrastructure changes to improve project performance, reduce operational costs, or comply with regulations
• Provide technical support to the delivery team, making sure the proper technical resources are in place and that the project is constructed and commissioned as per the contractual requirements in terms of scope, quality and timing.
• Provide technical support to assets management team, as required, in operational matters that may rise during the asset lifetime.
• Review monthly and annual reports from existing PV projects.
• Maintain regular contact with PV related institutions and industry forums.
• Develop and keep Masdar’s PV Power knowledge data base up to date
• Build and maintain a network of relevant contacts to support daily activities and long-term objectives of the team.
• Engage with and monitor relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure adequate knowledge transfer and completion of services as per agreed parameters
• Apply consistent approaches/discipline and standardized forms in line with relevant policies, processes and procedures.
• Prepare relevant reports and updates as required and to the desired standard.
• Provide management information as and when required by the line manager – this includes the production and timely provision of accurate reports in line with reporting schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Renewable Energy or related field
• Chartered Engineer status (e.g. IET, EUR Ing, PEng) is an asset
• Project Management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2,) is an asset

Preferred Experience:

8-10 years of experience in the PV industry (preferably with an EPC contractor, engineering firm or technical consultant) or equivalent experience

Job-Specific Skills:

• Knowledge of PV market players and PV components
• Experienced user in PV Systems and basic knowledge in using AutoCAD
• CSP technology knowledge and/or experience would be desirable
• Exceptional communication skills and able to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment.
• Ability to prioritize actions and work within a diverse team
• Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced, diverse environment
• Project management skills and planning and organizing skills • Attention to detail

Masdar is one of the world’s fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE’s vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE’s three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.