Senior Purchaser
Oslo, Norway
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Job Reference 1241953
Location Oslo, Norway
Industry Power - Distribution & Transmission
Function Supply Chain / Purchasing
Job Type Contract
Date Added April 17, 2024
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The Power and New Energy electrical team develop projects from feasibility studies and conceptual design to FEED with all the latest technologies potentially subjected to play an important role in the Energy Transition. This includes, but not limited to, photovoltaic, onshore wind, offshore wind, battery energy storage systems, green hydrogen, green ammonia, etc. Our client is a strong player developing new ways of energy generation assets, such as GW scale off-grid systems that hybridize all the aforementioned technologies.
You will have an educational background in electrical engineering with a specialization in electricity generation, transmission, and grid connections. In addition, experience in the above mentioned renewable energy technologies and, particularly, in battery energy storage systems shall be highly valuated.
The role provides opportunities to work together with experienced colleagues to deliver tailored bespoke services to suit a diverse set of clients, working to deliver services, participating in business development and be a key member of the practice.
Responsibilities:
- Execution of the following technical activities for renewable power and new energy systems:
- Conceptual design for renewable power generation and transmission systems (both AC and DC and both grid-connected and off-grid applications)
- Conceptual design of electrical systems for green products with battery energy storage systems (BESS) as a key component for the energy transition.
- Grid stability studies
- Definition of Basis of Design and Technical Specification.
- High-level Definition and specification of equipment/system components
- Delivery of consultancy services, such as Feasibility and Conceptual Studies, Financial Models,
- Knowledge of electrical equipment, standards and specifications
- Support marketing and business development activities for consulting services.
- Develop a ‘Subject Matter Expert’ for the above fields of expertise across our client's organization
- Support the growth of the business
- Educational background in electrical engineering (MSC or Bachelor).
- Power Factory DigSilent experience is a MUST
- Research/graduation subjects in.
- Configuration, concept, and feasibility studies for renewable power generation and transmission systems (both AC and DC and both grid-connected and off-grid applications).
- Conceptual design of electrical systems for green hydrogen and battery energy storage systems.
- Grid stability.
- Relevant Software Skills:
- ETAP, Digsilent PowerFactory
- PSSE, PSCAD
- PLS CADD
- Python
- Willingness to travel.
English is a requirement (written and spoken), other languages (Netherlands, Spanish, German, French, Arabic, and others) are a plus.
If you are interested and think you have the right profile, please apply!
Consultant: Rachel Marques at rachel.marques@airswift.com
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and analysing the electrical systems, preparing technical evaluations, developing maintenance strategies and corrective action plans, and contributing to the creation of design change documentation.
- The role involves addressing a wide range of Electrical Power and I&C issues at both the component and system levels.
- Candidates should possess familiarity with nuclear power plant design, specifically the Electrical Distribution System and/or the Instrumentation and Control Systems.
- Technical project management responsibilities may include scoping, scheduling, budget development, cost tracking, and oversight of complex projects to meet cost and time objectives.
Systems Engineer II: 2-3+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in the applicable discipline.
Systems Engineer III: 5+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated competencies in the applicable discipline.
- Knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and practices.
- Ability to design systems, components, or processes to meet specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems.
- Effective oral, written, and graphical communication skills, including technical writing.
- Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments, and analyse and interpret the results to improve processes.
- Organizational and project management skills.
- Proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of applicable software programs.
- 4-year Engineering Technology degree or 4-year degree in Engineering (not ABET-accredited).
- 4-year degree in Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Engineering, or another technical-related discipline.
- 4-year non-technical degree and post-graduate degree in Engineering Technology or Engineering (not ABET-accredited).
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience accepted in lieu of the preferred degree.
Vacancy Overview
Lead Project Estimator, Remote.
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry. The level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
Our client is seeking a Lead Project Estimator to work remotely, for a 1-year assignment plus extensions.
The Lead Project Estimator will be a key member of the inventive and vibrant Estimating Team and will support design, planning, and budgeting of projects for the Client. The ideal candidate has experience in the renewable and/or high voltage transmission industry, a highly developed understanding of construction means and methods, a deep understanding of wind, solar, substation, and transmission construction requirements, robust project management skills, and strong leadership qualities. In this role, you will collaborate with cross functional teams involved in project development, planning and execution to develop project estimates and improve estimating tools. This is a leadership role within the team. Day to day responsibilities include leading and preparing estimates, the development of pricing models, and evaluating new technological innovations in the industry. The candidate will have the ability to grow their skillset, as our team also works on a large portfolio of technologies including wind, utility scale solar, distributed solar, energy storage, transmission & distribution lines, substations, water treatment, 5G & fiber, hydrogen, pipelines, and fossil generation.
This position develops, quantifies, costs, and provides a complete capital expenditure (CapEx) model for evaluating projects. CapEx models include all engineering, material, direct construction, and indirect construction costs. Employees in this role provide technical guidance, estimating knowledge, market pricing, staffing considerations during the estimating process, and presenting results up to E&C management.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares capital cost estimates
- Reviews designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate
- Coordinates with other departments, ensuring understanding of project objectives and efficient utilization of resources
- Reviews layouts, designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggests alternatives, when appropriate
- Remains current with technology and industry evolution, assuring that capital estimates anticipate the correct market conditions
- Establishes, builds and implements metrics for cost and construction estimate checks
- Mentors and develops junior members of the team
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
- Experience:7+ years
- Proficient with Excel