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Lummus Technology · 1 week ago

Principal Consultant, Power Project Services

Greater Houston

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Lummus Technology is a global leader in developing technology solutions for a sustainable future. They are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant with a strong background in Power Engineering and Design to manage technical due diligence evaluations and grow their market presence in the power transmission sector.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for providing the expert technical review of new build or existing power projects

Take a major role supporting the growth of this new business line for Lummus Consultants

Pursue new opportunities, capitalizing on his strengths, contacts and market opportunities

Lead technical due diligence activities including review of technology, design, execution plans, O&M and performance metrics, project capital costs, and contracts

Lead a site assessment team as part of the due diligence activities and be comfortable with interviewing plant staff

Able to quickly assess material issues based on past experience with other projects

Write clear and concise reports; coordinate activities with other team members, and relay the results of the due diligence to the client or the client’s advisors

Carry out multiple (short duration) projects concurrently, meeting tight client deadlines

Will be required to support business development, marketing and proposal development efforts

Additional business areas may be identified based on the candidate’s work history, strengths, and interests

Qualification

Power generation knowledgeTechnical advisory experienceProject management skillsConstruction contract reviewOperationsMaintenance evaluationCapital expenditure forecastingBusiness developmentWriting skillsInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinking

Required

A broad knowledge of power generation and transmission

High degree of self-motivation and strategic thinking

Comfort in a business development/sales role and ability to differentiate and prioritize opportunities with real short-to-medium term potential for future consulting assignments

Experience working on independent technical assessments

Experience in reviewing key new build project contracts, specifically engineering, procurement, and construction contracts

Ability to review construction costs and schedule for new power projects

Experience monitoring the construction of new power projects for lenders and/or owners

Ability to evaluate the condition of equipment at an existing power plant

Experience evaluating the operations and maintenance of different power plants including understanding O&M agreements, long-term service agreements, appropriate staffing levels, routine operating and maintenance costs, major maintenance schedules and costs, and expected performance

Ability to assess power plant operations and maintenance requirements and forecast annual operations and maintenance cost projections for new build and existing generation assets

Ability to forecast the necessary capital expenditure budget to ensure reliable long-term operation of the project for new build and existing generation assets

Ability to assess the power plants performance including output, heat rate, and availability

M. Sc. In Electrical Engineering; MBA is beneficial but not required

10+ years relevant professional experience in the power sector

Experience working on projects in the North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia and with institutions such as the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation

Previous consulting experience as a lender's technical advisor is highly beneficial

Strong writing skills

The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact with peers and clients from different nationalities and cultures

Demonstrated project management skills