Senior Associate, Electrical Engineering (PV EM QA/QC)

3 Barracuda Energy Corp.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

3 Barracuda Energy Corp. is seeking a PV Electro-mechanical Specialist to oversee construction and quality assurance for solar projects in the Philippines. The successful candidate will work closely with multiple teams to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience in solar power plant construction. Proficiency in construction monitoring tools and willingness to relocate on-site are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in Philippine solar power plant construction.
• Thorough understanding of solar construction-related permitting.
• EPC or OE experience on a solar project is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction and QA/QC compliance monitoring of solar projects.
• Inspect quality-related procedures and ensure compliance.
• Manage punch list items and ensure timely rectification.

Skills

Construction monitoring tools

Quality Assurance

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Summary

The PV Electro‑mechanical 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 PV power plant and ensure activity at the site is as per approved method statement and inspection test plan.
• Act as accountable for the quality and workmanship of every activity related to the inverter station, PV mounting structure, module, solar cable, and grounding installation.
• Supervise the effective implementation of test procedures, 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.
• Manage punch list items and ensure timely and effective rectification works.
• Maintain knowledge of QA/QC standards and monitor continuous application for all quality assurance processes and recommend corrective actions for PV mounting structures, modules, solar cables, grounding, and inverter 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, site instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered, and other important QA/QC documents.
• Maintain knowledge database of all quality standards related to PV mounting structures, modules, solar cables, grounding, and inverter installation works and ensure compliance with all quality manuals and procedures and collaborate with contractors and suppliers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pre‑requisites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering, or any related technical field.
• 5–10 years in Philippine solar power plant construction.
• Thorough understanding of solar construction‑related permitting.
• Proficiency with construction monitoring tools and computer software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, PERT/CPM, etc.) is desirable.
• Willing to be relocated on site; EPC or OE experience on a solar project is a plus.
• Preferably knowledgeable on renewable energy systems.

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