Lead Electrical Works (Solar Exp) - 6 Months contract

Energy Vault; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Solar industry is seeking a Lead Electrical Works professional to ensure the delivery of quality electrical works for plant construction. The role involves overseeing safety standards, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with construction regulations. Ideal candidates will possess an Electrical Engineering Degree, Pr.Eng registration, and extensive experience in renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Pr.Eng registered is mandatory.
• 10+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• 5+ years in management roles.
• Hands-on experience with Solar/EPC electrical site execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards of the site are adhered to.
• Oversee project site activities for LV, MV, HV systems.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Review work progress and publish reports.

Skills

Power distribution

Renewable energy

Engineering projects and planning

Automations and controls

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

Introduction

Our client in the Solar industry is looking for a Lead Electrical Works Ensure that the Electrical team provides consistent, high-quality, cost-effective, and timely deliverables and products for the construction of Plant. Oversees, guides, and manages the work of contractors, vendors, suppliers and employees. Promotes environmental stewardship and a work culture focused on health and safety.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure safety standards of the site are adhered to by the electrical works subcontractors when work is underway and regulations relating to health, safety and the environment (HSE) are adhered to.
• Erection, testing and commissioning of switchyard with single bus consisting of line bays, transformer bays, bus coupler bay including the activities related to Electrical Inspector’s visit and permission.
• Oversee and direct project site LV, MV, HV, communications and controls activities in a manner that delivers the project within safety, cost and time targets set by the Project Manager.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure project timelines are not compromised.
• Ensure subcontractors and site staff operate in compliance with local construction and safety regulations.
• Review the work progress on daily basis and publish progress reports as per the project reporting requirements and publish the required routine reports on time.
• Track, manage and process all variations in accordance with company policy and within budgetary constraints.
• Coordinates project construction with Project Managers and Site Construction Managers to resolve critical and time sensitive construction-related electrical issues.
• Leads or assists with investigations of electrical-related issues, including root cause analysis as needed.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent is a minimum
• Must be Pr.Eng registered
• 10+ Years experience
• 5+ management experience
• Hands-on experience of Solar/EPC electrical site execution
• Renewable energy, preferable solar/EPC
• Engineering projects and planning
• Automations and controls,
• Power distribution