Thermal Delivery Engineer

10 days ago
Full time role
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE... more
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE... more

Job Description

Our client is a major investor in renewable energy infrastructure, delivering innovative, technology-agnostic solutions — including thermal, solar, battery storage, and biomass — to commercial and industrial clients across Africa and the Middle East. 

They are seeking a Thermal Delivery Engineer to lead the technical delivery of thermal energy projects across Africa. The role covers the full project lifecycle — from pre-construction to commissioning and post-delivery support — with a strong focus on solid-fired power and steam generation systems. 

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position requiring deep technical expertise, experience managing complex projects in emerging markets, and a passion for driving decarbonisation across the region.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collaborate with Business Development Teams across markets to develop and deliver innovative and complex decarbonisation solutions for clients 
  • Review and assist in updating standard technical contract documentation 
  • Review tender proposals and technical specifications 
  • Identify and work with key vendors in each country 
  • Prepare scopes of work and manage third-party consultants 
  • Guide construction partners through technical specifications and provide training as needed 
  • Conduct site visits to assess technical risks 
  • Engage with clients' technical teams 
  • Train site engineers 
  • Review engineering drawings and documentation from vendors to ensure compliance with project requirements 
  • Lead HSE and design safety reviews 
  • Manage technical delivery of projects with the Project Manager 
  • Oversee design by vendors, contractors, and third-party consultants 
  • Manage technical interfaces and relationships with external consultants 
  • Lead internal technical team on each project 
  • Ensure compliance with PPA and technical requirements 
  • Support implementation of QA/QC plans and acceptance testing 
  • Conduct regular site visits and manage technical compliance during construction 
  • Supervise construction partners' technical teams and ensure commissioning processes meet internal standards 
  • Ensure all technical documentation aligns with internal requirements 
  • Manage contractor/vendor technical liabilities 
  • Assess plant performance against PPA and vendor obligations 
  • Oversee O&M technical obligations of partners and contractors 
  • Conduct project debriefs and provides feedback to the internal technical team 
  • Fulfill internal reporting and management requirements 
  • Provide regular project updates and briefings 

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