Senior Associate, PV EM QA/QC

Vena Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group is seeking a PV Electro-mechanical Specialist in the Philippines to work with various teams on the Lasso-3 solar project. You will oversee construction compliance, QA/QC, and ensure the quality of installations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and has over 2 years of experience in solar construction. Knowledge of relevant standards and exceptional communication skills are essential. Willingness to relocate on site is required.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience as Project Engineer in solar construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Thorough understanding of solar construction‑related permitting.

Responsibilities

• Manage HSSE performance and analyze EPC Contractor implementations.
• Conduct quality inspections and ensure compliance with methods.
• Supervise tests and coordinate quality checks with teams.
• Manage punch list items and ensure timely rectification.
• Maintain knowledge on QAQC standards and monitor application.

Skills

Project Engineering

HSSE Management

QA/QC Standards

Communication Skills

Construction Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

PERT/CPM

Job description

Job Summary

The PV Electro-mechanical Specialist will work closely with the Lasso-3 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 Lasso-3 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 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 Inverter station, PV mounting structure, module, solar cable, and grounding installation. Must have knowledge of PV modules and inverters 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 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 and 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 to all quality manuals and procedures and collaborate with contractors and suppliers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pre-requisites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• More than 2 years as Project Engineer in solar construction
• Construction Management, PV (module/inverter/racks) standards, QA/QC/HSSE,
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work a team, as well as verbal and written communication skills in English
• Through understanding of solar construction‑related permitting;
• Proficiency with construction monitoring tools and computer software (i.e.MS Project, Primavera, PERT/CPM, etc.) is desirable.
• Willing to be relocated on site