Manager, Wind Construction (Electrical Balance of Plant)

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd; Northern Samar; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Energy Services (Australia) Pty Ltd in the Philippines seeks an licensed Electrical Engineer to oversee and monitor Electrical Balance of Plant construction for a utility-scale wind farm. The role includes supervising cabling, substations, and transmission line works, coordinating with contractors, utilities, and grid operators, and ensuring QA/QC, safety, and contract alignment.

You will manage a site-based QA/QC team, support risk and schedule management, and ensure deliverables meet

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Electrical Engineer.
• Proven experience in construction QA/QC and contract administration.
• Strong coordination, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in wind power or power generation projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOP construction activities including cabling, substations, and transmission line works.
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities, and grid operators for electrical scope.
• Manage site QA/QC processes and track milestone deliveries.
• Support contract management plans, risk management, and safety programs.
• Ensure deliverables meet specifications and project timelines.

Skills

Coordination skills

Documentation skills

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Licensed Electrical Engineer

Job description

Job Summary

This is a site based role responsible for overseeing and monitoring all Electrical Balance of Plant (BOP) construction activities for a utility scale wind farm project. The role includes supervision of cabling, substations, and transmission line works; coordination with contractors, utilities, and grid operators; management of QA/QC processes; and support of contract, schedule, risk, and safety management to ensure delivery in accordance with project specifications, standards, and timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the BOP contractor's work associated with cabling, substation, and transmission line establishment for a major scale wind farm
• Support with the contractor and authorities' communication for all electrical scope related aspects
• Manage own team of site-based Quality Controller and Electrical Engineer
• Assist in management and oversight of Grid Connection Agreements and the respective grid operators and their scope
• Support the development and implementation of Contract Management Plans for the relevant contractors
• Ensure that the entire scope of work of all contractors is delivered as per specifications and on time
• Support and monitor the interface between different contractors
• Verify contractors' formal acceptances of deliveries from subcontractors / suppliers
• Run a daily log of events that may be relevant for contractual discussions and disputes later
• Ensure that the Basis for Design is adhered to in full
• Support the approval of the suppliers' quality plans
• Verify all contractor deliveries meets the quality specifications and establish and maintain the QA records of the same
• Support the approval of milestone deliveries
• Support the implementation and follow-up of appropriate risk management and environmental protection measures
• Evaluate the consequences of activities for risk impact on cost and plan
• Monitor work progress vs. schedules and act accordingly in case of delays
• Interact with Technical and Author Supervision representatives
• Monitoring compliance with technological processes during construction
• Verify As-Built documentation
• Participate in Permit to Works meetings with subsequent sign-off of PtWs
• Provide daily progress reports in coordination with contractors
• Accept work progress on the site
• Execute checks of documents availability confirming quality characteristics of designs, products, materials, and equipment, used during construction of an object - technical passport, certificate, lab tests results certificates etc.
• Sign Acts of completed works from contractors
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership by example
• Participate, contribute, and provide leadership in toolbox talks, safety inductions and risk assessments.

Prerequisites

• Must be a licensed Electrical Engineer.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant construction engineering experience in power generation projects.
• Prior experience in wind power projects is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Philippine Grid Code, Philippine Electrical Code (PEC), and international electrical standards.
• Experience working with utilities and transmission companies.
• Proven experience in contract administration and QA/QC management.
• Strong coordination, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to be assigned on‑site for the duration of the project.

Location

Location: Northern Samar

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