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    Director, Technical Services - Chicago, United States - Acciona

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    Description
    ACCIONA Energa is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energa offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energa is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

    Director of Technical Services is responsible for supporting various aspects of the development and construction of renewable (Wind/Solar) and energy storage (BESS) projects in the US and Canada from site evaluation , layout, through contracting, legal and financial closings with construction support as needed. Projects vary in size from 100 MWac to 500 MWac.

    Job Description
    • Direct activities for multiple projects with capital budgets in excess of $100M each.
    • Manage the preconstruction consulting support to the development teams for all projects under development.
    • Direct the development of processes and procedures to safely and effectively construct Acciona projects.
    • Lead the preparation of technical packages for equipment supply and construction services for the RFP process.
    • Provide expert technical support for projects throughout their lifecycle.
    • Lead in the recruitment, hiring and training of the Technical Services personnel
    • Lead the Root Cause Analysis to accurately determine failure modes. Identify and share lessons learned from projects to accurately improve overall project safety, quality, schedule and cost.
    • Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records.
    • Develop and present the organization's project, capital and operating expense budgets for all all projects in preconstruction, including development of technical memos. Identify cost reduction opportunities for analysis and implementation.
    • Identify, develop and build relationships with 3rd party service providers.
    • Serve as the company's representative with customers and contractors.
    • Responsible for the Safety and Environmental compliance of the organization's personnel and subcontractors in accordance with federal, state and local laws, and Acciona policies, practices and procedures. Ensure all personnel and subcontractors meet technical and safety training requirements. Conduct and review safety analyses and reviews of hazards and energy sources. Develop a system of compliance checks for operating and safety rules.
    • Facilitate the daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements for our internal and external customers, as well as KPI reporting for all projects and department.
    • Facilitate development of employees by providing constructive feedback and continuous coaching/mentoring. Identify further training and education to enhance employee growth and continued job performance improvement.
    • Direct the training of all Technical Services personnel. Maintain required training certifications and proficiencies for self and team.
    • Represent Acciona within the industry, including facilitation of professional presentations to national trade groups, and acting as an advisor to industry boards.
    • Other responsibilities as assigned.
    Required Skills and Competencies
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree and/or P.E. a plus.
    • years' experience in renewable energy projects both engineering and construction.
    • Demonstrated history of managing work teams.
    • Prior experience managing multiple large utility scale energy projects.
    • Prior experience negotiating 3rd party contracts.
    • Demonstrate continuous commitment to safe operations. Be an active role model and constant resource to the organization.
    • Ability to travel 10% - 25% of time to domestic and international locations.
    • Possess the ability to think and analyze situations and determine and implement effective resolutions in a fast paced environment.
    • Strengths will include excellent communications, organization, positive leadership, and negotiation skills.
    • Ability to successfully interact with key executives, external and internal customers.
    • Possess a working understanding of cost accounting, budgeting and contract implementation.
    • Able to work in an indoor or outdoor environment.
    • Ability to climb vertical ladders up to 300 feet
    • Valid driver's license.
    • Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera), planning and budgeting tools and AutoCAD is a plus.
    • Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
    As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.


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