Principal Consultant, Power Project Services

Principal Consultant, Power Project Services page is loaded## Principal Consultant, Power Project Serviceslocations: Houston - Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 24 Days Agojob requisition id: LUM-0743At Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join Lummus, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration.From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.Lummus Consultants International is looking for an experienced Principal Consultant with broad Power Engineering and Design background and experience in the provision of technical advisory services to the Power industry. The position is focused on developing the power transmission capabilities in our Houston office and growing our market presence in target regions. The work will primarily entail managing the execution of technical due diligence evaluations for the financial community and project developers. Assignments require a high level of experience and ability to focus quickly on important issues.**Key Responsibilities** The position requires an individual with:* 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**Key Accountabilities:*** 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* Skills, Knowledge & Expertise* 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* Office location and travel:* Houston, TX office. Relocation is not being offered.* Job-related travel (business trips usually requiring less than a two-week duration; often just one or two days) which includes international travel to project locations, is an important part of the work.* Time away from the office may average 10 to 30 percent of work hours.Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. We license process technologies in clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing and supply lifecycle services, catalysts, proprietary equipment and digitalization to customers worldwide.
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