Senior Engineer, Wind Turbine Generators

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.

Please note: Applicants should be UK based and already have the right to work here.

The WTG Senior Engineer will provide technical WTG expertise across the Masdar portfolio of development, construction and operational offshore wind assets. The role may be that of a secondment to a project whereby the WTG Senior Engineer will be part of the WTG package on a Masdar portfolio project and will be responsible for managing the technical aspects of the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) Contact throughout the phases of the project. The role will be based in London and require frequent travel to supplier offices, manufacturing sites, and applicable site(s).

Responsibilities

WTG Technical Due Diligence

• Develop procedures for conducting WTG Technical Due Diligence on WTGs
• Conduct Technical Due Diligence on new WTG types and document the findings and recommendations

Employer’s Technical Requirements

• Develop Employer’s Technical Requirements as required to suit the specific project
• During the project procurement phase, overall manage close out of any WTG supplier deviations to the Employer’s Technical Requirements and ensure the relevant technical expertise is consulted on the specific points of deviation to reach closure. Ensure any associated residual risks are implemented in the project risk register
• Ensure lessons learnt from construction and operational projects are considered and the Employer’s Technical Requirements updated as necessary

WTG Procurement - Technical

• Provide overall technical guidance to the WTG Package Manager during the procurement phase of the project
• Assess and evaluate technically the WTG suppliers offers and identify scope gaps, omissions and risks
• Review and negotiate the WTG suppliers’ documents for proposed inclusion in the contract, ensuring alignment with the Employer’s Technical Requirements and general project
• Co-ordinate the review and input from technical specialists and other project functions

WTG expertise to Masdar portfolio projects

• Review and provide recommendations on proposed technical solutions
• Assist with developing strategies to address main component failures and replacements
• Provide guidance on main component failure rates to be assumed by projects
• Assist the technical and Innovation team and wider departments with preparation of internal approval packs
• Maintain knowledge of latest WTG technical developments and provide guidance to projects on technical assumptions

Technical Root Cause Analysis Assessment

• Review and provide recommendations on received project and WTG supplier root cause analysis
• Perform or contribute towards completion of technical root cause analysis as requested

WTG Technical Project Management

• Throughout the execution of the TSA contract, provide overall management of the WTG technical topics including:
• Exchange and management of Technical Queries (TQ’s)
• Ensuring received technical documentation or procedures is reviewed and commented upon as required
• Ensure effective co-ordination of the package interfaces and ensure technical deliverables required for the other project packages are provided according to the required schedule and quality/suitability checked
• Lead Design Risk Assessment sessions / processes and ensure any residual risks are captured
• Ensure compliance with the Employer’s Technical Requirements and Contractor’s Specifications
• Ensure effective reporting as required to the WTG Package Manager, Project Director, Shareholders and other stakeholders as required
• Provide clear project Quality, Health, Safety and Environment leadership
• Overall, support the WTG Package Manager in safe delivery of the project within budget, on time and in compliance with required quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy or related area.

Preferred Experience

• 5 + years of experience in offshore wind projects
• Solid demonstrable experience with the technical aspects of WTGs, failure rates and replacement of main components
• Solid demonstrable experience with managing contractors, interfaces and works from a technical perspective
• Experience with Information Management systems

Job-Specific Skills

• Ability to competently explain procedures and give guidance when needed
• Good written, presentation and customer-facing skills
• Logical, well organized and methodical, with the ability to prioritise
• Able to manage workload by understanding requirements & deadlines
• Managing well under pressure 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to facilitate knowledge transfer down to the field management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, specifically managing digitalisation and data analytics.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant QHSE software (e.g., environmental management systems software).

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