Primary Plant Site Engineer - Solar PV at SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd

Principal responsibilities: 

• Support safety and environmental compliance. 
• Ensure compliance with technical policies and procedures. 
• Monitor, inspect and approve all electrical work performed on site by the EPC’s in terms of approved standards and regulations, including primary plant and secondary plant installation, cabling, testing and commissioning of substation construction works and solar field works. 
• Coordinate site inspections. 
• Interface effectively with the engineering team. 
• Review and approve contractors' quality plans and work procedures. 
• Facilitate and provide site queries. 
• Raise non-conformance reports for defective work. 
• Monitor project costs, review contractor invoices and produce milestone payment reports. 
• Review and support the Construction Manager with contractor variations. 
• Support Contracts Manager with contractual communication (technical, schedule, and cost-related). 
• Assist with raising of early warning/ events for quality, cost or schedule impacts. 
• Assist with the issuing of contractual notices and prepare assessment reports. 
• Address, record and audit performance, scope, quality, and schedule issues. 
• Proactively notify the Construction Manager of potential changes to the contract scope. 
• Contribute to project scheduling and the supervision of the Works, with the focus being on the quality of the Works. 
• In support of the Project Scheduler, conduct weekly progress assessments and maintain progress reports. 
• Apply effective change control processes. 
• Facilitate concessions and support auditors. 
• Implement document management control. 
• Maintain effective communication with the team, contractors, and the Employer. 
• Manage identified risks and opportunities. 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and contractors. 
• Any other job duties associated with this role.  

Experience: 

Specific attributes: 

• Relevant engineering degree/diploma. 
• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience. 
• 5-7 years of commercial contract management experience. 
• 5-7 years of experience working on construction sites. 
• 5-7 years of experience managing/overseeing contractors. 

Desirable attributes: 

• Proven experience on a similar project in the renewable space 
• Substation Construction (Primary Plant) experience is required. 
• Project Management qualifications. 
• Construction management qualifications