Specialist Capacity Planning (with PLEXOS PSSE)

We are seeking for Specialist Capacity planning with PLEXOS/ PSSE. This position is for a professional with experience in electricity and water medium term and long-term demand forecasting in an electricity / water utility and electricity and water production capacity expansion planning. The holder of this position is expected to ensure effective conduct of the following responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze electricity and water demand and other factors such as population growth GDP industrial development etc. to generate Medium-term and long-term electricity and water peak and consumption forecast. Update / Build new models for demand forecast as required.
  
• Maintain documentation on processes of medium -term and long-term electricity and water demand forecast
  
• Carry out Power generation and water desalination planning using PLEXOS
  
• Update and run electricity and water capacity expansion planning models and generate expansion scenarios and demand supply balance plans.
  
• Economic analysis of capacity expansion scenarios.
  
• Preparation of presentations and reports.
  
• Monitor accuracy improve and automate forecast and capacity expansion planning processes and models.
  
• Contribute to building feasibility studies site selections and technology selection for additional capacity.
  
• Provide and monitor training and development assignments for relevant Qatari staff Development.
  

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Minimum bachelors degree or higher major Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
  
• Minimum 10 years experience in the power and water utilities industry with hands-on experience of demand forecasting electricity and water capacity expansion planning and in conducting economic feasibility studies.
  
• Proficient in data analysis and the use of statistical methods in demand forecasting for electricity and water.
  
• Expertise in PLEXOS for integrated power and water system simulation dispatch modelling and capacity expansion. Knowledge of PSSE is desirable.
  
• Experience in renewable ( Solar PV) integration and storage optimization is a plus.
  
• Analysis of financial models for capacity expansion scenarios.
  
• Proficient in the English (must) and Arabic (preferred) language.
  
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities
  

Key Skills
Direct Sales,Administrative Skills,Logistics Distribution,Facilities Management,Civil Project Management,Asic
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1