ABOUT THE POSITION
- The Sr. Associate/Manager – PV/BESS Construction will work closely with the Technical Team, O&M Team, BD Team, HSSE Team and other external stakeholders such as consultants and EPC contractors to oversee the design preparation, construction management, QA/QC/HSSE compliance monitoring, punch-listing, test and commissioning of solar power project and other upcoming solar and energy storage projects. It is expected that you will be handling multiple engineering discipline simultaneously
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and control construction works and related tasks, ensuring the project is finalized according to cost, quality, scope, and schedule requirements as established in the contracts.
- Plan, coordinate with contractors and review geotechnical survey campaigns and other early works activities.
- Review RFT design requirements, plans and specifications.
- Review EPC design document and to ensure compliance with project requirements, local and international standards, and utility interconnection requirements.
- Manage, coordinate with OE and EPC contractor for design reviews, construction monitoring, equipment procurement and deliveries, QA/QC/HSSE implementation, etc.
- Coordinate with regulatory offices, LGUs, and other concerned agencies for project permitting and technical compliances.
- Coordinate with utilities (NGCP/distribution utility/electric cooperative) concerning scheduling of works inside the utility premises and system interface requirements.
- Undertake the following activities:
- Carry-out site management of the project implementation works
- Manage daily-basis documentation requested on site
- Monitor contractor’s progress in obtaining, and compliance with, applicable permits and approvals
- Check contractor siting of the PV array, BESS, and BOP
- Monitor and evaluate variations to the specifications and drawings
- Monitor delivery of materials (visual inspection)
- Monitor civil works progress and quality / schedule deviations, including roadways and access tracks, Monitor PV array installation (structure, modules, wiring, string combiner boxes)
- Monitor electrical infrastructure and BOP installation (inverters, transformers, DAS, switchgear, security)
- Review of quality control activities/issues
- Review of documents on construction completion.
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Prepare and monitor a construction defect/punch list.
- Monitor testing, commissioning, and energization of the system.
- Inspect commissioned PV array, BESS, and electrical infrastructure.
- Witness reliability and performance testing to ensure conformance.
- Preparation of monthly reports on progress and issues
- Issue the Certificate of Practical Completion (if required).
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Must be a licensed Electrical Engineer
Experience
- Construction Management, Knowledgeable on construction QA/QC/HSSE, Experience in solar project construction
SKILLS
- Excellent interpersonal skills to work a team, as well as verbal and written communication skills in English
- Thorough understanding of construction-related permitting, QA/QC/HSSE plan.
- Proficiency with construction monitoring tools and computer software (i.e.MS Project, Primavera, PERT/CPM, etc.) is desirable
- Willing to be relocated on site