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  • Posted: Jan 20, 2025
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    Scatec is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, accelerating access to reliable and affordable clean energy in high growth markets. As a long-term player, we develop, build, own and operate renewable energy plants, with 3.5 GW of installed capacity across four continents today. We are targeting 15 GW of renewable capacity to be in operation or un...
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    Operations & Maintenance Manager - Kenhardt

    Main Responsibilities

    • Adhere to company policies and procedures
    • Any ad hoc task that may arise at request from Management this may include the need to assist Technical teams
    • Manage the Operations and Maintenance of all Solar PV Plants including the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) under his/her control
    • Manage and take responsibility for Plant Safety in all aspects including legal appointments as required by law at all Plants under his/her control
    • Help build a sound Safety and Quality Culture within O&M
    • Manage all O&M staff under his/her control
    • Develop a good working environment and build a motivated O&M team
    • Manage the O&M HR function and support the plant managers/supervisors with HR functions
    • Manage training and development needs of Plant personnel
    • Accept and implement the relevant legal appointments in terms of the OHS Act or equivalent regulations and legislation
    • Visit and audit the functioning of all Solar PV plants under his/her control
    • Implement the integrated resourcing strategy for all Plants under his/her control
    • Analysis and reduction of equipment downtime across all Plants under his/her control
    • Drive the effective management of warranty & insurance claims
    • Drive and ensure the resolution of nonconformance and issues
    • Manage the effective handover of new Plants under his/her control
    • Manage the implementation of the O&M functions at new Plants
    • Ensure sound O&M administration and document management
    • Communicate effectively with other departments, external contractors and management
    • Manage all related stakeholders – internal and external
    • Communicate company values and objectives
    • Manage O&M quality programs and drive continuous improvement across all Plants under his/her control
    • Manage the standardised O&M processes & procedures
    • Manage the organisational standardised HSSEQ system across all Solar PV Plants (incl. BESS) under his/her control
    • Manage the organisational standardised Permit to Work system across all Plants (incl. BESS) under his/her control
    • Manage the organisational HV/MV operating regulations and plant safety regulations across all Plants (incl. BESS) under his/her control
    • Manage the Plant performance monitoring program (including, downtime, plant events, equipment failure analysis, Plant Availability, PR, etc.
    • Manage the process for recording equipment maintenance history & calibration records as per organisational standard on CMMS;
    • Manage a spare parts management strategy & system across all Plants, and ensure appropriate stock levels
    • Manage and control the operational budget as delegated by Management
    • Manage and ensure Plant Operating Plans for all Plants under his/her control are in place
    • Ensure compliance of O&M processes and procedures to O&M contract
    • Designated as GMR2(1) to ensure supervision and operation of machinery in terms of the OHS Act

    Reporting

    • Manage and coordinate the required operational reports
    • Prepare the required reports to top management
    • Manage effective communication of Plant significant events to top management
    • Attend and support BOD meetings where required
    • National Diploma: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
    • Ideal: BTech: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) or BEng Electrical Engineering
    • Required: Government Certificate of Competency – Factories
    • Knowledge of Safety legislation and best practices
    • Highly computer literate: Excellent knowledge of MS Office
    • 5 years’ appropriate experience as an appointed GMR2(1) in a renewable energy plant or power production environment
    • 10 years’ appropriate experience in a relevant environment
    • Managerial experience in a technical environment
    • Experience within the Renewable Energy environment
    • Personnel performance management experience
    • Experience with HSSE systems and regulations, including GMR (General Machine Regulations)
    • Experience in Physical Asset Management, Plant Maintenance Management & Equipment Reliability improvement Exposure to SCADA systems
    • Work experience in the power generation or distribution environment
    • Competency in pertinent plant electrical equipment such as Transformers, Inverters, Switchgear, Sub-station equipment, SCADA, network communication and Battery Energy Storage Systems
    • Experience with HV Operating Regulations and Permit to Work systems
    • Experience with CMMS or ERP and Control & Monitoring Centres
    • Experience in dealing with a large staff complement and dealing with labour Unions and potential strike/protest action

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    Senior Contract Administrator - Cape Town

    Main responsibilities:

    • Establish Contract and Procurement Strategies: Assist in developing contract strategies for projects
    • Assist in preparation of EPC Contracts and Subcontracts: Collaborate closely with legal, project management, supply chain management, technical management, and all other relevant disciplines to prepare robust Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts and subcontracts
    • Ensure that contracts are designed to minimize interface-related risks, mitigate schedule slippage, and prevent cost escalation while optimizing to achieve a competitive overall cost and timeline
    • Manage Contractor Selection: Oversee the prequalification and initial selection of key contractors and subcontractors Save
    • Facilitate the tendering process, evaluate proposals, and conduct negotiations to finalize contracts for implementation in line with the procurement strategy (including full compliance both with internal and external requirements)
    • Commercial Management of Subcontractors: Take a commercial perspective in managing contractors and subcontractors, including formal correspondence related to contract management and interface risks
    • Manage contractual determinations and progress payments to contractors, manage variations in scope, address claims for increased costs and extensions of time, prepare final account agreements
    • Manage team of Contract Administrator and Quantity Surveyors on site or office/
    • Prepare Project Reporting: In collaboration with the Project Control function, generate comprehensive reports on Construction Contracts
    • Provide detailed insights into the Contract status, claims, cashflow forecasts and risks

    Qualifications and competencies 

    • B. Sc. QS (Hons) - (or relevant technical or commercial qualification)
    • Technical or legal supplementary degree/Project Management
    • Comprehensive knowledge of: Contracts suites, NEC, GCC and FIDIC
    • EPC Contractors scope, EPC Contractors Schedule and the activities and deliverables
    • Quantity Survey education and experience
    • Relevant courses in the FIDIC Contractual Framework and/or other relevant internationally renowned contract standards
    • 5+ years Construction Contract Administration experience with the FIDIC suite of contracts in companies with strong procurement and Supply Chain Management practices
    • Demonstrate familiarity with contract terms and conditions and the FIDIC suit of contracts
    • Proven track record in affecting contract savings
    • Extensive experience and competence in Procurement and Contract Management / Administration for large construction contracts
    • Experience and a proven track record of working as an integral part of project management teams, focusing on identifying and implementing commercially acceptable and risk-balanced contracting solutions
    • Experience in the role as Contracts Administrator (or equivalent) both from the position as EPC contractor with sub-contractors, JV partners and consortium partners as well as from the developer/sponsor position as the Employer procuring EPC services and supplies from the contractor market

    Important role interfaces:

    • Project Direct Report: Procurement & Logistics Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Project Manager
    • Matrix Organization Report: Project Manager and SVP Supply Chain Management
    • Key Stakeholders under Matrix Organization: Solutions Management, Supply Chain, Legal, Project Control Team and Finance
    • Key Stakeholders in country outside Scatec: SPV (Depending on the project set up), Contractors and Suppliers

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