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Context & Environment

TotalEnergies gross low-carbon power generation capacity worldwide is currently close to 10 gigawatts. TotalEnergies targets 35 GW of renewable generation capacity in 2025 and aims 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.

Activities

This is an Inspector position responsible for the Civil and Mechanical site inspections during construction of renewable energy projects (solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects, including associated works).

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day support and on-site inspections of civil and mechanical engineering of the relevant Project.
• Ensuring technical compliance with civil and mechanical engineering and Project documents.
• Site civil engineering and mechanical interface with EPC.
• Site civil and mechanical inputs and quality inspections.
• Civil and mechanical Non-conformance and change request reviews.
• Ensures a safe working environment, compliance to safety standards, and adherence to regulatory compliance.
• Review and approve the contractor's quality documents as per approved Quality Management requirements.
• Read and analyze design drawings during construction and installation.
• Ensures the plant construction work is performed per schedules and project documents, Quality & Safety procedures, and the terms and conditions of the contract.
• Detect possible civil and mechanical quality problems before or during the works and assist in problem-solving by coordinating with the Quality Manager.
• Monitor manpower employed by the contractor and its subcontractor; ensure manpower is adequate and the subcontractor work performed conforms to design documents.
• Review and reconcile Quality Control documents and field data to ensure design standards are being met.
• Create reports to monitor and track quality status of activities relating to the project through daily and weekly plans, logs, and reports.
• Raise Request for Information to Engineering team for unclear design, unspecified materials, discrepancies in the designs, etc.
• Check that the construction and assembly work is properly carried out, ensuring that the applicable standards and procedures are complied with.
• Review the contractor's documentation of design changes emerging on site and report them to the Quality Manager for the preparation of the as-built drawings.
• Identify and supervise non-conformities, corrective actions, preventive actions, and any complaints.
• Generate the punch list for defects noticed during civil and mechanical inspections.
• Support and facilitate in project closeout phase to ensure smooth handover to Operation and maintenance teams; identify and report to management any quality risk that might cause project delays.

Candidate Profile

Successful candidates must have the following requirements:

• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme, Construction, and Operations.
• A Technical Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering is recommended or similar with experience.
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience in the power generation industry.
• Understand and know how to read design drawings.
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with management of construction KPIs.
• Ability to develop and manage non-conformance, deficiencies, and reporting programs, including root cause analysis.
• Safety Culture behaviors (rigorous, systematic, prudent approach, questioning attitude, and good communication) as an example for the organization.
• Willingness to be located on remote sites.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth, and offers equal opportunity careers.

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