Electrical or Civil Engineer (Transmission and Substation)

Vena Group; Pangasinan; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the Philippines is looking for a TLSS Specialist to oversee construction and quality assurance of solar projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering, with over 5 years of experience in substation and transmission line construction. Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes and relevant standards is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in substation and transmission line construction.
• Licensed Electrical or Civil Engineer.
• Knowledgeable in NGCP and Meralco standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and compliance monitoring of solar projects.
• Carry out inspection and ensure quality procedures.
• Manage QA/QC documentation and standards adherence.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Construction Management

Electrical Engineering

Team Coordination

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The TLSS Specialist will work closely with the Solar Construction Team, Technical Services Team, O&M Team, BD Team, HSSE Team and other external stakeholders such as consultants and EPC contractors to oversee the construction, QA/QC/HSSE compliance monitoring, punch-listing, test and commissioning of the solar project. It is expected that he will be handling multiple engineering disciplines simultaneously

Key Responsibilities

• HSSE management: follow Project Company's HSSE performance in coordination with site HSE Manager in order to analyse periodically EPC Contractors implementation of HSSE management
• Carry out inspection and check for all quality-related procedures in the construction of the HV Facility and ensures activity at the site are as per approved method statement and inspection test plan.
• Accountable for the quality and workmanship of every activity related to the substation, transmission line, secondary control and protection system, AC/DC system, and grounding installation. Must have knowledge of substation and transmission line installation and commissioning.
• Supervise the effective implementation of tests procedure, inspection schedules and ensure adherence to all procedures and coordinate with various teams to perform quality check and audit on processes.
• Review the quality of all materials at the manufacturing site and construction side to ensure compliance with project technical specification.
• Management of punch list items and ensure timely and effective rectification works.
• Maintain knowledge on QAQC standards and monitor continuous application for all quality assurance processes and recommend corrective actions for substation, transmission line, AC/DC cabling and EBOP related works.
• Verify contractor and supplier quality requirements are specified during contractor documentation submittals.
• Responsible for QA/QC documents of the complete project including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection requests, non-compliance reports and site instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered, and other important QA/QC documents.
• Maintain knowledge database of all quality standards related to electrical engineering works and ensure compliance to all quality manuals and procedures and collaborate with contractors and suppliers.
• Review design requirements, plans and specifications for constructability and risk management.
• Plan, coordinate with contractors and review TL routing/survey campaigns.
• Prepare and review reports, proposals, BOQ and cost estimates for EBOP related activities.
• Attend meetings with clients, consultants and EPC contractors to coordinate and supervise various TL/SS design activities.
• Manage substation, transmission line pole/tower, EPC contractors/designers as the case may be, including necessary workshops, and proper 3rd party review to ensure suitable designs in accordance with company interests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pre-requisites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering and Licensed Electrical or Civil Engineer
• More than 5 years in substation and transmission line construction
• Construction Management, TL/SS, QA/QC
• HSSEThorough understanding of PEC, IEEE/IEC substation and transmission line standards
• Proficiency with computer software (i.e. AutoCAD, etc.) is desirable
• Experience on construction QA/QC is a plus
• Knowledgeable on NGCP and Meralco standards
• Experience on grid integration and substation test and commissioning
• EPC or OE experience on solar project is a plus