Site Supervisor - Rosebank, South Africa - Neptune Accounting

Description

SITE SUPERVISOR / SOLAR TECHNICIAN
Our client is sourcing a Site Supervisor to oversee the development of a variety of renewable energy projects.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to be part of a growing organisation and contribute towards process efficiency.

The position requires an individual who is driven, dynamic and versatile.


Role Responsibilities

• Analyse the clients' needs and tailor the solution best suited to the client and their expectations, always ensuring technical feasibility. Continue communication throughout project lifecycle.
• Develop the project plan in accordance with specifications and timelines agreed with the client and EPC.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and other thirdparty service providers.
• Assist in the definition, scope, and objectives of longterm projects' (including PPAs), involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Support the Research and Sales Team during all phases of assessments of Tenders (due diligence, feasibility study, financial model, technical solution etc.).
• Ensure that assigned projects are carried out in compliance with the Groups' objectives of safety, time, cost, and quality and within SANS standards.
• Monitor multiple projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Overseeing EPC work crews, equipment quality and tracking of daily project progress.
• Review engineering plans, overseeing construction, obtain relevant permits, coordinate with construction professionals to ensure compliance with building codes and specifications.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, including prices and terms of payment.
• Produce weekly project progress reports.
• Installing of data equipment, conducting technical site assessments, maintenance and repair and project sign off.
• Preparation of PIM, feasibility study, financial models for variety of energy saving solutions including solar and biomass.
• Ensure that the Group Policies and Procedures are followed and complied with.
• Regular traveling to project sites.
• Be available for weekend and nighttime duties and call outs.
• Monitor daily, report monthly on, maintain, and attend to clients and projects who are under O&M.
• Manage O&M site challenges as and when needed.
• Procure necessary equipment for maintenance.
• Project admin, filing, and document control.

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of different technologies (wind, solar, hydro, biomass/gas, and latest clean energy technology) and aptitude to switch to different technologies.
• Electrical Engineering (Light/Heavy Current) National Diploma essential.
• Trade test.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Renewable Energy projects from early development / concept stages through to construction, commissioning, handover.
• Driver's licence and own transport.
• Wireman's licence advantageous.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification advantageous.
• Proficient knowledge MS Office, Outlook, Excel, MS Project or similar.
• Track record of working on site and executing the project within the timelines.
• Track record of commissioning the project with a smooth ramp up.
• Budgetary control and experience of completing the projects within costs and in time frame.
• Ability to analyse SLD's.
• Strong understanding of equipment and software.

Personal skills

• Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and cooperate effectively with multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Consistent customer focus, both internal and external.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work hours necessary in case of peak periods and to meet deadlines.
• Ability/flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally
• Work well in fastpaced team environment, yet able to be highly efficient while working independently and remotely.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
R22, R27,000.00 per month


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rosebank, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

• What project or design software have you got experience of?

Education:

• Diploma (required)

Experience:

- relevant: 5 years (required)


License/Certification:

• South African ID or Work Visa (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/08/15

Expected Start Date: 2023/09/25