HV & BESS Supervisor (6 month contract) at Scatec ASA

Main purpose of position

• Currently we are looking for an HV & Bess Supervisor in Kenhardt, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Supervisor (HV & BESS) you will be authorized to supervise, direct or administer all mechanical activities at site, monitor physical progress of the works and report status and deviations on quality, time, cost and HSSE, engage daily with the site managers of sub-suppliers.

Main Responsibilities

• Support quality team by ensuring all mechanical activities at site are done, monitor physical progress of the works and report status and deviations on quality, time, cost and HSSE, engage daily with the site managers of sub-suppliers. Responsible for the construction of mechanical works element of the plant such as piles, trackers and metal structures, modules, fences, tower erection, HV and MV mechanical assembly of equipment
• Review and approve construction documentation submitted by contractors as Method Statements, request support and approval from the engineering team when required. Support Quality Team to review material/component specifications and datasheets
• Organize in cooperation with Sub-Contractor(s) and lead Pre-Construction Meetings related to mechanical activities, secure that activities at site only starts after common agreement from those meetings
• Monitor physical progress from contractors daily, evaluate estimations to complete in cooperation with the planning team and demand action and/or recovery plans from contractors when needed. Support Quantity Surveillance to manage measurable contracts when applicable
• Handle communication of technical queries from Contractors and facilitation of discussion and resolution with Lead Engineer and Civil Engineer, secure that construction is always executed with the latest version of drawings, manuals and specifications. Verify that “red mark” on construction documentation are kept updated and signed
• Coordinate SSO quality Inspectors about critical activities and where they shall be present at site daily for random physical inspections and audits, in addition to their witness and hold point requests
• Assist quality team on NCR process at site, taken ownership to follow up implementation of corrective actions
• Be part of final inspections and completion of activities at site, follow up and chase for final documentation (punch list, final red marked drawings “as build” drawings)

Qualifications And Competencies

• Degree/Diploma in Electro/Mechanical Engineering / Technician
• Specialization in Solar and/or renewables
• Minimum5+ years’ experience working in the field of EPC in medium to large size construction projects
• Knowledge about mechanical best industry practices
• Knowledge about Quality Control System, Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Analysis
• 1+ years PV experience and/or High Voltage but not limited to
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• You are used to changing environments and to quickly meet new challenges
• Valid driver's license

Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect

• Be able to work independently
• Analytical thinking
• Assertiveness and organisational skills
• High energy level and motivation
• Proactive and initiative-taking