Site Project Planning & Control Engineer (De Aar) - Fixed Term

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH; De Aar; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa is seeking a Senior Project Planner to manage planning, scheduling and reporting for large PV and wind projects at the construction site. You will work with EPC contractors, keep project controls tools updated, and ensure real-time health of the program.

The role requires Primavera P6 proficiency, a Bachelor degree in engineering, and at least five years of planning experience on EPC-scale renewables projects, with travel to site as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years planning and scheduling of large PV/Wind projects.
• Experience on EPC side mandatory.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Willingness to be located at construction site.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and control procedures with EPC contractor.
• Monitor critical paths, milestones, and KPIs to de-risk the project.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and manage project claims analysis.
• Ensure HSE compliance and promote safe working environment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and Project Director for real-time project health.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Project coordination

communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

eDMS

Job description

Empresa empleadora TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of a renewable generation capacity in 2025 and will continue to expand its business to become a leading international player in renewable energies with a target of 100 GW by 2030.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International Middle-East & Africa (TTE-RI MEA):

• Very competitive environment with Tier 1 renewables developers’ competitors;
• Very large Projects – up to 2GWp.

About TotalEnergies Renewables International (TTE-RI):

• TERI operates in a strong growth and highly competitive environment.
• TERI maintains a high growth rate, both organic and by acquisitions, on a global geographical scope, often relying on tight schedule complex transactions with high financial, legal and execution stakes.

These stakes require permanent coordination with business entities, the Branch and Company.

The main purpose of this position is to manage the project plan and controls and provide the Project Management Team with regular updates:

Technical requirements and responsibilities:

• Detailed analysis and continuous understanding/implementation of the PPA and EPC Contracts in all aspects relating to planning and reporting.
• Developing Projects WBS and Schedules
• Support the financial team in terms of verification of payment milestones achievement and expected payment status based on the schedule analysis.
• Support other workstreams, including Engineering and Economic Development by providing inputs and planning services.
• Continuous coordination with all project disciplines and Project Director to ensure full real-time understanding of project health and risks.

Planning and control:

• Together with the EPC Contractor, responsible of development and maintenance of the Project Schedule and project control procedures, including the correct implementation of all project control tools, such as WBS, progress curves, monthly/weekly updates and reporting.
• Continuous monitoring of the Critical Path activities, with special attention to implementation of proper milestones and KPIs for anticipated warning to the Project Management team, focusing on de-risking the Project.
• Ensure the proper implementation, together with the EPC Contractor, of the detailed project control tools, focusing on the preparation of the Level 3-4 schedules and different detailed registers for proper monitoring of the weekly progress.
• Schedule narrative analysis and review of low float activities (mainly critical and sub-critical activities)
• Progress Curves review (overall Project S-Curve; Engineering S-Curve; Procurement S-Curve; Construction S-Curve; Commissioning S-Curve), Resource histogram, plan and actual and productivity calculation report.
• Review updated Project Schedules with baseline schedule comparison
• Critical Path analysis
• Recovery Plans review
• Key Dates and Milestones status review
• Manage the Project risk register

Reporting:

• Compile final Progress progress reports and ensure timeous delivery of progress reports to management
• Review and provide comments to the weekly and monthly progress reports provided by the EPC Contractors, with special focus on all contractual issues that can be a risk for the Project Company or the schedule itself.
• Develop Project Company control management plans for reporting
• Document Control: Review all project management reporting documents on Electronic Document Management System (eDMS) provided by the EPC Contractors
• In the event that any claim is arising in the project: responsible to prepare/analyze/configure the different analysis required to address the claim.

HSE:

To effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within your area of responsibility by ensuring:

• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• The promotion of a safe working environment and positively contributing to the company's HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within your area of responsibility

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering is highly recommended.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Planning, Scheduling, of large projects, with at least 5 years in PV and Wind Projects, with 1 project fully completed. In case PV and Wind experience cannot be ensured, the candidate shall demonstrate that he/she has an outstanding profile with 5 years minimum experience in a similar environment.
• Experience on the EPC side is mandatory. Experience as a Project Developer/Owner is welcome.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 Planning & Scheduling Software and tools related to project control (including but not limited to MS Project and other Microsoft Office Suite tools).
• Willingness to be located at the Construction site during the construction period
• Should be accurate, methodical, and organized. Also have a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• A valid Driver’s license

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.