PROJECT MANAGER SUBSTATION - KSA

Mission

Designate to be responsible on site on behalf of consulting engineer as project manager and function as projects controlling activities in Qatar. Utilising expertise to watch and supervise substation projects activities and construction of works to ensure implementation, in conformity with the agreed contract specification. Working closely with stakeholders (management, client engineers, project manager, contractors and all personnel related to the projects…).         Implement and respect strictly Tractebel's Ethics & Compliance policies/guidelines and cascade it within Qatar structure

your job Functions (DUTIES & Responsibilities)

• Will be responsible for overall supervision of substation.
• Ensuring that the Contract works will be strictly carried out as per the Contract, instructions of SEC .
• Attending meetings
• Supervise strict implementation of Safety Procedures, rules & regulations, and Minimum Quality Standards of SEC and of other utilities and institutions as applicable.
• Co-ordinate site works with other utilities and obtaining necessary approvals, safety documents and work permits for the works.
• Study record drawings, survey sheets and as built drawings before commencing excavation.
• Supervise all works at site in accordance with the Specifications , Technical requirements, Procedures laid down to the satisfaction of SEC.
• Ensure that safety procedures are adopted at site by the application of warning boards, danger boards, road signs, warning lights etc .;
• Prevention of damage to plant & equipment of SEC and other utilities.
• Complying with all aspects of the safety procedures and regulations of SEC.
• Submitting Drawings incorporating the data collected from the site for approval of SEC.
• Ensure completion of all works within the agreed period of time.
• Will be responsible for the proper implementation of safety procedures /rules at site by the contractor/sub-contractors.
• Will be responsible for material approval
• Verification of approved materials as per contract specifications and as per the requirements. Recorded evidence of verification should be maintained.
• Establish and maintain records, which provide evidence that the works have been inspected and tested. These records should show clearly whether the work has passed or failed the inspections I tests according to defined acceptance criteria. Records should identify the inspection authority responsible for the release of the works.

your Capabilities (Degree, Experience, Other certificates if required, soft skills).

• Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering Discipline from a reputable university.

• Experience:

• Should have worked for a minimum of 18 years in the capacity of Substation supervision in the relevant field and should have handled major transmission projects (132kV/220/380 kV systems) involving supervision, inspection, erection and commissioning & testing of Substations, & associated equipment and facilities etc
• Should have experience in verification of selected material , inspection of all site relevant works at different stages.
• Must be fully conversant I referred all relevant international standards and should have working experience in ISO 9000 systems.
• Must have hands-on experience in supervision of cable jointing at least up to 380 kV.
• Conversant with all aspects of procedures, method statements and SAFETY RULES AND PROCEDURES of Substation up to and including 380 kV.

PROJECT MANAGER CABLES – KSA

Mission

Designate to be responsible on  site on behalf of consulting engineer as project manager and function as projects controlling activities in Qatar. Utilising expertise to watch and supervise cable projects activities and construction of works to ensure implementation, in conformity with the agreed contract specification. Designate competent engineers for the projects. Working closely with stakeholders (management, client engineers, project manager contractors and all engineers included in the projects…). Implement and respect strictly Tractebel's Ethics & Compliance policies/guidelines and cascade it within Qatar structure.

your job Functions (DUTIES & Responsibilities).

• Responsible for following up the works done by the contractor, review the contractor's technical submittals, controlling the procedures of works to be complied with the tender specifications & general contract conditions. Reviewing the contractor Invoice.
• Ensuring that the Contract works will be strictly carried out as per the contract, instructions of the Client
• Attending meetings with the client, contractors and subordinates.
• Administration of the client contract, strict implementation of safety procedures, rules & regulations, and minimum quality standards of the client and of other and institutions as applicable.
• Co-ordinate and obtaining necessary approvals for safety documents and work permits for the works.
• Study record drawings, survey sheets and as built drawings of the client and of other authorities before commencing excavation,
• Prevention of damage to plant & equipment of the client and other utilities.
• Complying with the safety procedures and regulations of client Electricity Networks.
• Submitting Drawings incorporating the data collected from the site for approval of the client.
• Supervise for the completing all works within the agreed period of time.
• Responsible for the implementation of safety procedures /rules  by the contractor/sub-contractors.

• Responsible for material approval. Verification and approval of materials as per contract specifications and as per the requirements.
• Establish and maintain records, which provide evidence that the works have been inspected and tested. These records should show clearly whether the product has passed or failed the inspections/tests according to defined acceptance criteria.
• Identify the inspection authority responsible for the release of the works.
• Establish and maintain documented procedures to control calibrate and maintain inspection, measuring and test equipment used by the contractor or supplier to demonstrate the conformance of the works to the specified requirements.
• Responsible for sub-contractor evaluation.
• Evaluate and select subcontractors on the basis of their ability to meet subcontract requirements including the quality systems.
• Will be responsible for audit by the client.
• Establish and maintain documented procedures for verification by the client that the quality activities and related results comply with planned arrangements and to determine the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Identify all inspection, procedures , measuring and test equipment that can affect the work quality and identify the valid relationships to international standards.
• Determine the measurements to be made and the accuracy required and select the appropriate inspection, measuring & test equipment that is capable of necessary accuracy and precision.
• Determine all non-conformities to be communicated with the client in detail.

Determine all repair or reworks and record to denote the actual conditions. Suggest alternative solutions for the non-conformities. I.e. {a} Rework {b} accepted with or without repay by concession {c} regard for alternative applications   {d} rejected or scrapped

• Investigate the cause of non-conformities and records the results of investigation.
• Establish & maintain documented procedures for implementing corrective and preventive action.
• Periodical site visit in order to check the design implemented according to approved documentation

our Capabilities (Degree, Experience, Other certificates if required, soft skills).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering Discipline from reputable university.

Minimum Experience:

• Should have worked for a minimum of 18 years in the capacity of EHV cable managerial and supervisory  in the relevant field and should have handled major transmission projects (132kV/220/400 kV systems) involving supervision, inspection, erection and commissioning & testing of EHV cables & associated equipment and facilities etc.
• Should have experience in verification of selected material, route survey, inspection of existing underground cables, replacement of OHL and provision of underground HV cables, termination of cables.
• Must be fully conversant I referred all relevant international standards and should have working experience in ISO 9000 systems.
• Must have hands-on experience in supervision of cable jointing at least up to 380 kV.
• Conversant with all aspects of procedures, method statements, Safety Rules and  procedures of cable laying and jointing of EHV cables up to and including 380 kV.
• Must have managerial and supervisory experience in KSA.

Project Manager - Subamarine

Overall Project Management and Construction/Commissioning Management responsibility for submarine power cables.
Stakeholder Management (Client, EPC Contractor, Statutory Bodies & other 3rd parties).
Progress Monitoring, Cost Control, Change Order Management.
Progress review and reporting.
Experience - Min 10-15 Years
Qualification - BE in Electrical & Electronics
Preference - Experience on Submarine projects.

Managing Director

The working environment

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING B.V. (TE BV) is the Dutch affiliate of TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING, ENGIE Group.

The main mission of TE BV is to establish, and facilitate the development and the commercialization of the engineering services both in Nuclear and outside Nuclear in the Netherlands. The engineering services in the nuclear sector are expected to cover Nuclear New Build Projects, Medical applications, Small and Modular Reactors (SMR) and other nuclear applications.

We are looking for a Managing Director (m/f) with strong and impressive track record in managing a technical consulting and engineering business, ideally within nuclear sector, and with leadership experience from a consultancy/engineering company, utility, EPC contractor or manufacturer combined with a strong relevant network.

Your new potential challenge is to lead Tractebel’s expanding subsidiary in Netherlands.

Your function

As Managing Director of the Tractebel Engineering SA Dutch Subsidiary, you represent the entity vis-à-vis third parties, including but not limited to clients, local authorities, and local stakeholders and counterparties.

The Managing Director is responsible to manage the overall day-to-day operations and resources of the Subsidiary, and reports to acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors or other governance body as applicable. He/she ensures that the Subsidiary implements, respects, follows and complies  with all Group policies and procedures and applicable local requirements.

He has also the overall responsibility for TE BV Profit & Loss covering business development and project execution. This includes effective planning, delegating, coordinating, staffing, organizing, and decision making.

In your function of Managing Director you:

• Define the short-term, medium-term and long-term strategy for business grow and elaborate the business plan of TE BV;
• Are responsible for the implementation of the strategic objectives of TE BV, being selective and performance-oriented in all decisions taken;
• Based on the strategy of TE BV approved by the Board of Directors, you detail the operational plan and ensure its implementation;
• Participate in the business development and sales activity of TE BV, in collaboration with the Business Development and Sales Department;
• Are responsible for the performance to reach the targets (production, net result, performance indicators, QHSE, E&C) with a close follow-up of the SGA;
• Oversee the elaboration / development of the activity in projects, compare the achievements with the initial estimates and propose / take the appropriate corrective measures, if necessary;
• Buildup, develop and strengthen the local engineering and consulting team with competence and resources to fulfil the strategic targets;
• Ensure the management of human resources, adapting and scheduling the human resources necessary for the realization of the projects;
• Support the continuous development of technical skills and knowledge of the staff, in order to adapt to market requirements;
• Ensure overall Quality, Health & Safety and Environment aspects involved in the business activities;
• Ensure and develop the collaboration with other entities of Tractebel, either through the selected Design Centers, or on a commercial basis;
• Represent the organization in the local community, the state, and at the national level
• Participate in industry-related events or associations that will enhance the Tractebel's reputation and potential for success.

You will play an important role in achieving our ambition to boost the development of TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING B.V. in the Netherlands and abroad.

Your profile 

• Master’s degree from an accredited engineering and/or business university
• Your native language is Dutch and you have an excellent command of English. Knowledge of French is a plus
• Minimum 15 years professional experience in engineering / consulting preferably in nuclear sector with at least 5 years in role with P&L or comparable responsibility preferably in general management;
• Technical background in the field of nuclear and/or industrial projects that allows you to work on complex projects
• Proven experience in the development of large business opportunities and in complex sales
• Proven experience in large industrial project management, contract management and claim management
• Entrepreneurial experience or willingness to take a true growth challenge
• You are well introduced in the local market and have a relevant external network within the industry and have experience negotiating with external stakeholders (lobbying, regulatory, …)
• Proven ability to develop, manage and guide people within a cross-functional, international organization coupled with presence, assertiveness and strength of personality
• Credibility and leadership evidenced by the ability to rapidly generate a high degree of respect and trust from the various stakeholders
• You are good at listening to customers and anticipate their needs
• You have strategic thinking and negotiating skills
• You are a natural communicator (both oral and written) and are able to explain complex topics in understandable language to your different stakeholders
• You have the sense of priority. You are good at planning simultaneous assignments and you are a good organizer, even in unexpected circumstances

Personal Characteristics

• Business-minded and target driven
• Ambitious in your management approach
• Social mindset with effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain team and customer relations
• Ability to manage a high workload and to prioritize activities
• A performance driven approach
• Passion and enthusiasm for the role with the ambition to achieve and succeed.

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What You Can Expect

As the Associate Software Developer in Houston, Texas for ENGIE’s North America’s Global Energy Management & Supply (GEMS) Group, you will work alongside a software development team to design and develop web and cloud-based applications using the Microsoft .NET framework and Azure platform. Every day, you will report to the Director of Solutions Development to assist with meeting goals of the team’s transformation through implementing redesigned systems and processing using the latest digital technology.

What You’ll Bring

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or MIS curriculum and a minimum of two (2) years of experience with C# and .NET frameworks in a professional work setting; In lieu of a four -year degree, you should bring a total of a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in which you have gained an understanding of software development where you have designed and developed web and cloud-based applications
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server 
• Understanding of how to use Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure Storage
• Knowledge of Git or other version control systems
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug applications
• Accept and perform code reviews based on defined coding standards and contributes to coding standards
• Possess the ability to  coordinate with product owners, architects, and system owners in the testing of new features

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $74,500 – $114,195 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways. 
 
Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you! 

What we offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential. Management actively supports the development of its people, and the opportunities for growth within the ENGIE Group are wide open. 
• We offer a competitive salary package  including representation allowances, double paid holidays, meal vouchers, eco cheques, bonuses, health insurance, PC purchase plan, ENGIE stock options, and more. 
• Our mobility plans are customizable to your needs, including a company car, train pass, bike lease, or combinations thereof. You can also swap your company car for the flexible and tax-friendly Belgian Mobility Budget! ** 
• Flexible, hybrid arrangements enable working from home (2-3 days per week), on-site or on the go. Tractebel participates in your home office expenses, through advantageous purchase programs and generous contributions to your internet and mobile plans. 
• Holidays: 20 legal days + 12 compensatory leave days (for a full-time work schedule). You can also buy 5 extra days for even more relaxation. 
• To celebrate our successes, and just have fun, we get together for team sports, afterworks, team -building activities, our annual party, and more. 

Your mission

As Project Director in our Infrastructure division you will contribute to our mission everyday by playing a crucial role in the proper follow-up and execution of major integrated infrastructure projects,  each characterised by their specific context and often involving major works of art (tunnels, bridges,...). 

Your key responsabilities

• Supervising the commercial trajectory of large projects in close consultation with the URBAN commercial team, taking into account the following aspects:
  •     identification and analysis of technical, financial and contractual risks
  •     validation of the technical content
  •     calculation of price and profitability
  •     drafting of agreements
• The allocation and planning of staff to projects
• Ensuring the overall management of the realisation of the projects in consultation with the project teams (contractual, financial, technical and management aspects)
• Managing the project teams by indicating the objectives and guidelines to be taken into account during the execution of the projects (quality, cost, deadline)
• Being the direct contact of the clients for the execution of the contracts, in particular: invoicing, payments, drafting of appendices and claims;
• Updating and maintaining the data so that a state of affairs can be drawn up on a quarterly basis of
  • The total and yet to be realised income
  • The total and yet to be realised expenses
  • The profitability of the projects under your scope
• The effective use of specialised knowledge
• Contribute to the annual evaluation of the employees for whom you are responsible for functional management 
• Draw up the project's safety plan and check its knowledge and application by the members of the project teams
• Within your projects you will take into account all aspects of infrastructure projects, such as integration into the landscape, mobility, safety, sustainability, etc.

Engineer Energy Efficiency

Hasselt

Tractebel is een wereldwijd actief engineering- en consultancybedrijf dat geïntegreerde oplossingen biedt voor duurzame energieprojecten en de gebouwde omgeving. Onze expertise wordt wereldwijd erkend in de meest diverse sectoren waaronder nucleaire en hernieuwbare energie, gas, elektriciteitsnetwerken, waterkrachtcentrales & dammen, waterbronnen, ontzilting, complexe & hoogtechnologische gebouwen, transportinfrastructuur en havens & waterwegen.

Door strategie, ontwerp, engineering, sociale & milieustudies, projectbeheer en interne digitale toepassingen te verbinden, werken we samen met bedrijven en overheidsinstanties om een positieve impact te creëren op mens en planeet.

Gesteund door meer dan 150 jaar ervaring is Tractebel vandaag een gemeenschap van meer dan 5.500 gepassioneerde experts over de hele wereld, toegewijd aan ethisch zakendoen en de strijd tegen klimaatverandering. Tractebel maakt deel uit van de ENGIE Groep, een wereldwijde referentie op het gebied van koolstofarme energie en diensten.

De werkomgeving

De business line Urban van Tractebel Engineering creëert duurzame oplossingen door infrastructuur, gebouwen, mobiliteit en energie-efficiëntie te integreren. De belangrijkste klanten van de business line zijn voornamelijk actief in de regionale en industriële ontwikkeling, zowel in de openbare als in de privésector.

Je zal werken voor de afdeling Energie-efficiëntie in de productlijn Gebouwen & Complexe structuren van Tractebel. Energie-efficiëntie voor gebouwen en industriële sites speelt natuurlijk een belangrijke rol in de groeistrategie van "Gebouwen en complexe structuren". Je zal hieraan meewerken vanuit ons kantoor te Hasselt, in samenwerking met ons team in Gent.

De functie

• Je zal onze klanten ondersteunen bij de realisatie van onze ambitieuze duurzaamheidsconcepten, van het voorontwerp tot de projectopvolging voor tertiaire en industriële gebouwen.
  • Integratie van passieve oplossingen in de architecturale schil
  • Duurzaam bouwen en passief ontwerp van gebouwen
  • Ontwerpen van energieneutrale gebouwen
  • Ontwikkeling van het technisch concept tijdens de voorontwerpfase
  • Energie-audits
  • Oplossingen bieden om het energieverbruik van een gebouw te verminderen
• Binnen de afdeling werk je mee aan de voorbereiding van offertes, de uitvoering van projecten, het opstellen van aanbestedingsdocumenten en de opvolging van werken.
• Het ontwerpen en leveren van technisch-economische analyses van duurzaamheidsconcepten en innovatiestrategieën voor gebouwen behoort ook tot je verantwoordelijkheden
• Uitvoeren van energy and thermal comfort design studies
• Onderzoek met betrekking tot BREEAM, LEED of lokale regelgeving onder de aandacht brengen

Jouw profiel 

• Je hebt een masterdiploma in engineering: (elektro-)mechanica, energie, ...
• Je hebt minstens 5 jaar relevante ervaring met duurzaam bouwen (expertise in CAD, CFD, EPB of gebouwsimulaties)
• Ervaring met projecten in de industriesector is een pluspunt
• Je bent een teamspeler en klantgericht
• Je bent dynamisch en hebt goede communicatieve vaardigheden
• Je bent bereid te werken vanuit ons kantoor in Hasselt (met af en toe een bezoek aan ons kantoor in Gent)
• Je hebt een goede praktische kennis van MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Kennis van MS Project en Simulatie Software (Design Builder, ANSYS) is een pluspunt
• Je spreekt vloeiend Nederlands en hebt een goede kennis van het Engels

Ons aanbod

• Een interessante en afwisselende baan in een internationale omgeving met een goede balans tussen werk en privé
• Een stabiele werkomgeving waar professionele groei en ontwikkeling gestimuleerd worden (via de Tractebel School en de ENGIE University) ;
• Een aantrekkelijk compensatiepakket met extralegale voordelen ;

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Job Title: Country Director

Department: Country Team

Reporting Line: Regional Country Director

Location: Cotonou, Benin

Job Grade: 20

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Benin), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.  

www.engie-energyaccess.com    

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa  

Job  Purpose/Mission 

ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) is looking for an experienced and mission-driven leader to for our operations in Benin. You should be hungry to make an ambitious pitch for a scaled and sustainable model for our successful solar home system (SHS) and nascent mini-grid products in the Benin market. You have the skills and passion to take an already high-performing team to new heights, and to solidify our market-leader status as we break into new verticals and optimize our business model over the coming years.

As the Country Director in Benin, you are ultimately accountable in country for all aspects of EEA Benin’s work including SHS and mini-grids. You will own the opportunity of leading and growing a high-performing team of over 200 (including a young and vibrant leadership team) and further scaling and diversifying our business by building out the operations for optimal geographical coverage of Benin, consolidating and leading our mini-grid business, developing government relationships, and ensuring the business’s long-term strategic and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities:
Strategy Development and Implementation

• Develop and implement the multi-year strategic vision and annual country business plan, aligned to the overall EEA strategic plan for both Solar Home Systems and Mini-grids.
• Drive business model innovations/evolutions that result in improved customer engagement, better repayment, and reduced bad debt for both SHS and mini-grid businesses.
• Iterate and create a country-centric business model that has the ability to acquire hundreds of thousands of customers on an annual basis while driving to YoY profitability growth.
• Gather insights to inform scalable, profitable, and sustainable commercialization strategies in subsequent years.
• Participate in business development projects by contributing all necessary data and validating assumptions.
• Continuously monitor company performance, product fit and pricing, marketing, sales, distribution, portfolio health, technical integration, and service with potential partners, as well as customer experience and country-specific customer insights.
   

Leadership and Management

• Provide strong, visible, and inspirational leadership to Benin’s management team including SHS and mini-grid leaders thereby delivering bottom line business results.
• Build a world class team that loves what they do and embodies our culture.
• Build a culture of performance and accountability to execute against goals.
• Lead management team in the resolution of operational challenges and contribute towards the creation of new and innovative solutions.
• Lead the development of a sustainable team structure to support the operational requirements of the business.
• Oversee the recruitment, development, retention, and engagement of all team members in Benin in collaboration with the HR department.
• Act as custodian of succession plan development and implementation to support the growth of people within the organization.
• Lead, coach, and mentor direct reports to foster personal growth and teamwork.
• Manage the administration of direct reports through the approval of leave, subsistence, and travel expenses.

Finance Management and Operations Oversight

• Manage the country P&L for Solar Home System and mini-grid businesses, drive performance, challenge spend, and lead changes to deliver higher value.
• Own and manage Country performance management dashboard and financial model for both SHS and mini-grid.
• Provide oversight in financial management matters of the country operations, ensuring compliance with the overall company’s procedures and external best practice as well as donor and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and effectively execute the country resource allocation plan, using insights and a focus on opportunities, priorities, and capabilities for business growth.
• Monitor cash flow to ensure effective cash management.
• Oversee all operations in Benin including construction of mini-grid sites, development of SHS distribution networks, inventory management, etc. to ensure successful completion of projects, protect health and safety, and reduce loss.   
• Monitor operational risks through the management of a comprehensive risk framework to assess risks and devise risk mitigation plans.

Health, Safety, and Security

• Responsible for Health, Safety, and Security for all activities in the country.
• Champion and maintain a culture of Health, Safety, and Security compliance, ensuring accountability throughout the organization for the safety of our staff and contractors.
• Accountable for ensuring compliance by all teams in Benin to all EEA and ENGIE Group Health, Safety, and Security requirements.
• Accountable for ensuring compliance by all teams in Benin to EEA and ENGIE Group Cyber Security requirements.

Ethics

• Adhere strictly to Engie's Ethics Charter, encompassing ethical conduct, conflict resolution, compliance with laws and regulations, and anti-wrongdoing standards.
• Demonstrate ethical leadership by upholding the highest standards of integrity, corporate responsibility, and ethics, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of ethics policies, report any violations promptly to the CEO and Head of Ethics, actively engage in ethics training, advocate a zero-tolerance stance against unethical behavior, and foster a culture promoting ethical conduct within the organization.
• Ensure accurate financial and audit reporting and that all potential contractors complete an ethics due diligence.

Stakeholder Management

• Locate, initiate, develop, and execute on key partnerships initiatives that can assist in distribution, branding, customer acquisition, and scale.

• Own and ensure that EEA Benin maintains productive relations with all external stakeholders and partnerships (i.e., telcos, government, tax authorities, industry organizations, banks, multilaterals, donors, etc.)
• Represent the country programs to authorities, donors, partners, and other relevant forums.

• Engage with Group Executives on country operational matters and in the provision of input into high level strategy.
• Participate in Country Board meetings and engage with shareholders and local chairpersons.

• Strengthen EEA’s position nationally and regionally.
• Leverage and collaborate with global team and other country leads for insight and support.

At EEA, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help EEA realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports. 

We believe that great managers:

• Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an enabling environment for effective action and bold decision which contribute to successful delivery of results.
• Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness.
• Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility.
• Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging.

Knowledge and skills 

 Experience:

• 12-15 years in a senior leadership role in a growing business of a reasonable size in B2B and B2C contexts
• Strong GM experience, P&L responsibility, and orientation
• Sales, Marketing and Consumer-oriented
• Multi-channel sales distribution experience e.g., door to door, in-house retail, third party retail, partnerships, Telesales)
• Experience representing a large and leading commercial multinational entity to both internal and external partners and authorities
• Government and Labor stakeholder engagement experience
• Experience of managing budgets and multiple stakeholder’s contracts
• Proven commitment to accountability practices and knowledge of quality assurance systems
• Experience with rural African Markets and financial services highly beneficial
• Experience with sales oriented integrated operations in renewable energies sectors is preferred
• Outstanding analytical skills and ability to synthesize analysis into practical strategy recommendations.
• Understanding of asset & non-asset based business models and economics.
• Experience with multi-entity governance.

Qualifications:

• A holder of a minimum master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent in a relevant field

Language(s): 

• English
• French

 Technology:

• Experience in technology required for the role.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths! 

Technical Project Manager

ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

Tractebel is a global engineering and consulting company delivering integrated solutions for sustainable energy and built environment projects. Our expertise is trusted worldwide across multiple markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

By connecting strategy, design, engineering, social & environmental studies, project management and in-house digital applications, we partner with companies and public authorities to create a positive impact on people and planet. 

Backed by more than 150 years of experience, today Tractebel is a community of over 5,500 passionate experts across the globe, committed to ethical business and the fight against climate change. Tractebel is part of the ENGIE Group, a global reference in low-carbon energy and services.

Work Environment

The activities of Rehabilitation of Industrial Sites (RIS), in which you will be active, include carrying out studies and following up the works to be carried out regarding the removal of asbestos and the demolition of power plants and industrial facilities, waste management, soil and groundwater remediation. Furthermore, RIS is actively involved in the redevelopment of brownfield sites integrating all these activities in a broader context. 

RIS focuses mainly on complex demolition assignments and this both in a national and international context. You will be supervised by a Sr. Project Manager with 20 years of experience in the execution of national and international demolition assignments. Due to the strong growth of the activities, we are looking for  (young) engineers with interest in the demolition sector and who want to develop quickly to project manager. 

Tractebel has a philosophy of flexible working hours and work locations. You will join the team in Ghent for at least 2 days a week. On the other days you can work at home or go on site when required, thus avoiding long travel times and balancing work and private life.

Job Description

• You will think and collaborate in the execution of (selective) demolition assignments, including asbestos remediation, while preserving historically and architecturally important parts of the buildings; 
• You help carry out preparatory surveys prior to demolition work; 
• You follow up and supervise the execution of demolition works; 
• You will participate in integrated multidisciplinary teams for remediation and redevelopment of highly contaminated industrial sites; 
• You will also be involved in project management and follow up the various aspects: planning, budgeting, safety, ... as well as the technical quality of the project
• You will have the opportunity to be co-responsible for the further development of the demolition sub-product. 

Profile

• You have a bachelor's in construction or master's degree in engineering, preferably structural engineering; 
• You have min. 10 years of relevant work experience; 
• You are dynamic, communicative and customer-oriented; 
• You are a team player;
• You are organizationally strong, you can switch well between different parallel projects;
• You are fluent in Dutch with a good knowledge of English, knowledge of French is a big plus! 
• You like to follow up projects both nationally and internationally and to go on site occasionally.

Tractebel welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, and actively promotes Diversity in the workforce.
 

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