Geothermal Project Manager
∎ Reporting to: General Manager, Baseload Power Taiwan
∎ Location: Taipei but with regular domestic travel
∎ Duties/ Responsibility:
• Develop and/or review technical documentation, specification drawings. Define construction plan, finalize delivery contact and establish detailed schedule and milestones.
• Lead and manage internal project team of scientist, BD, communication etc as well as engineering consultants or external experts.
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders (ex: business partners, investors, land owners, local government officials, vendors, contractors) in a coordinated and timely manner.
• Develop and/or review technical documentation (ex: RFP/RFQ, heat balance diagram, P&ID, single line diagram) and commercial documentation (POs, service agreements, EPC & OM contracts), through rigorous negotiation with vendors for best interests of the project.
• Lead, manage and coach engineering consultants or external experts (incl. international) to accomplish project goals in an efficient and effective manner through managing/overcoming cultural differences and language barriers.
• Define project scope, establish detail schedule and milestones, manage changes, and refine plan as project progresses.
• Conduct regularly scheduled project meetings with management, clients, and subcontractors to facilitate, confirm and communicate status of the project execution plan, schedule and engineering, procurement, and construction activities
• Provide or coordinate engineering support for development and permitting activities.
• Secure grid connection and PPA with off-takers, ensuring relevant applications are filed and necessary agreements are in place to connect the power plant for commercial operation.
• Identify and secure relevant resources, including technical expertise, services, equipment, human resources, EPC contractors, etc. required for the project execution.
• Establish project budget, and support development of project financial model by providing credible CAPEX/OPEX budget.
• Control cash flow, assume P&L responsibilities for project owned.
• Take ownership and execute projects through the development phases; from concept to an operational power plan.
∎ Requirements:
• Passionate about geothermal power and strong belief in making an impact to carbonation.
• Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a similar field relevant to power plant engineering and/or project management. An advanced degree is a merit.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a steam power generation field such as geothermal, biomass, and thermal power plant (ex: power plant design or construction, development of renewable energy projects, or management of such projects )
• Familiar with project management tools such as scheduling software, financial models, RACI charts.
• Basic understanding of :
Regulatory framework and standards related to power generation and development Responsibility for technical / regulatory compliance HSE(Health, Safe, Environment) management National policies governing development of renewable power plants, project financing for renewable power plants ∎ Education / Qualification:
• PMP license • Fluent Chinese and English
∎ Experience:
• A good understanding of power plants, preferably geothermal or other thermal plant.
• 5+ years working experience in a relevant field (power plant construction, management of electrical facilities, renewable energy development)
• Experience handling grid connection application in the renewable energy field (ex. Solar, Wind, Biomass)
• Experience engaging utility power companies in grid connection related discussion