Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong engineering background in combined cycle power plants, focusing on heavy-duty gas turbines., Prior experience in technical due diligence for power generation assets., In-depth knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance cycles, and financial modeling., Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with proficiency in French and English..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct technical due diligence on combined cycle gas power plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Togo.

Prepare summary reports assessing financial models, PPA obligations, and technical risks.

Evaluate historical performance and maintenance records, proposing mitigation strategies.

Conduct site visits and present technical findings and investment risks in written and verbal reports.

Job description

Application Deadline: 21 March 2025

Department: Energy

Location: Africa

Description

Allied Talent Partners is a talent marketplace, connecting experienced professionals with climate-related projects and businesses in Africa.

High-Level Overview

Client:

The client is a UK-based energy company that has historically focused on exploration and production (E&P) in Africa and is now expanding its footprint into the power generation sector. Their strategy involves acquiring and developing power assets that align with their long-term vision of providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions across the continent.

Project

The client is seeking a Francophone Technical Due Diligence Expert with extensive experience in combined cycle heavy-duty gas turbines for power generation. The project involves conducting a technical due diligence assessment of power assets in West Africa, focusing on gas-fired combined cycle power plants. This role will require evaluating plant performance, maintenance cycles, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and environmental health and safety compliance.

The consultant will work remotely but must be available for site visits. While French is the primary language for communication and stakeholder engagement, proficiency in English is required for reporting purposes. The assignment will run for 8 weeks, with an initial preliminary report due at 2 weeks.

Role

Role and Responsibilities

Conduct technical due diligence on combined cycle gas power plants in Côte d'Ivoire and Togo, reviewing performance, technical specifications, and documentation.
Prepare a summary report assessing financial model assumptions, PPA obligations, efficiency metrics, and technical risks.
Evaluate historical performance and maintenance records, identifying key technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
Review technical documentation, including O&M agreements, engineering contracts, and operational reports.
Assess management structure, staffing levels, and team capacity for plant operations.
Analyze equipment maintenance schedules, major overhauls, and financial reserves for long-term sustainability.
Conduct site visits in Côte d'Ivoire and Togo, inspecting project facilities and meeting key stakeholders.
Present technical findings and investment risks in both written and verbal reports.

Direct Report: TBD

Candidates Required: 1

Key Deliverables

Strong engineering background in combined cycle power plants, with a focus on heavy-duty gas turbines.
Prior experience conducting technical due diligence on power generation assets for investors, developers, or engineering firms.
In-depth knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance cycles, efficiency benchmarks, and financial modeling.
Experience in power purchase agreement (PPA) analysis, assessing contractual obligations and efficiency targets.
Familiarity with EPC and O&M contract review.
Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings concisely.

Requirements

Experience Required:

Strong engineering background in combined cycle power plants, with a focus on heavy-duty gas turbines.
Prior experience conducting technical due diligence on power generation assets for investors, developers, or engineering firms.
In-depth knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance cycles, efficiency benchmarks, and financial modeling.
Experience in power purchase agreement (PPA) analysis, assessing contractual obligations and efficiency targets.
Familiarity with EPC and O&M contract review.
Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical findings concisely.

Technical Requirements

Expertise in thermal power plant operations and efficiency analysis.
Deep understanding of gas turbine technology, heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), and steam turbine integration.
Familiarity with power plant performance metrics, maintenance schedules, and financial risk assessment.
Ability to assess operational costs, maintenance planning, and investment risks.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to present technical findings clearly in both written reports and verbal presentations
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Working arrangement

Location: | Remote with one site visit to Côte d'Ivoire and Togo

Travel requirements: | Must be able to travel for a site visit to Côte d'Ivoire and Togo

Terms Of Agreement

Required start date: | Within 1-2 months.

Contracting period: | 6-8 weeks

Budget: | TBD

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