CountrySouth AfricaLocationSouth AfricaWorkplace locationCAPE TOWN-TYGER VALLEY CHAMBERS 2(ZAF)Employer companyTotalEnergies Renewables Southern AfricaDomainIndustrial ProjectsType of contractFixed term positionDuration of contract12Duration unitMonthsExperienceMinimum 10 yearsCandidate ProfilePrevious experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding, Award to Financial Close, Construction and OperationsA bachelor's degree in any discipline of Engineering is a recommendationMinimum of 10 years' experience in HV works, and interacting with EskomKnowledge of Eskom Main transmission system and substation constructionProject Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferredEPC background and experience is a firm requirementProject size experience to match the size of project at handA minimum of 1 project construction completedKnowledge in grid code testing and complianceBe knowledgeable in international standards and “best practice” in relation to constructionFamiliar with the OHSACTBe knowledgeable on environmental legislation and good industry practice in relation to construction worksIT proficiency MS Word, MS Excel or similarBe prepared to be site based during the construction periodDriver's licenseActivitiesThe HV Engineer is responsible for the technical implementation of the HV electrical works of the project, with specific focus on the HV electrical aspects. It includes, site consultations, site inspections and audits, preliminary electrical engineering design reviews and progress measurement against contractual schedules. This position will interact with the EPC team on a continuous basis.Specific responsibilities include:Having detailed knowledge of the Power Purchase Agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement, and various Project Agreements/permits/consents and manage the stakeholders effectively in line with the contracts.Provide expert inputs with respect to HV work and Eskom requirementsOrganizing the integrated site team in order to supervise the EPC Contractor's construction progress, quality of the works, including commissioning until COD (i.e. inspection witnessing, clearing punch list items, issuing mechanical completion certificates, turnover packages readiness, checking and implementing commissioning procedures.)Ensures the EPC Contractor's compliance with all the site HSE rules and regulations at every stage of construction.Ensures the EPC Contractor's compliance in executing of the works with the approved Method Statements/ Risk Analyses and regulations at every stage of construction.Acts as the first level of the Owners' interface to EskomAssists to all site meetings, progress and/or discipline technical meetings with EPC Contractor.Site HSE culture and Safety Walk down with EPCMonitors and check the EPC Contractors' work across each discipline to ensure the timely delivery of the works.Provides the Engineering Manager and Project Director with the inputs for the monthly progress reports, relevant information to check EPC Contractor invoices.Verification of the site logbook managed by the EPC Contractor. Issue the Owner Engineer logbook.In cooperation with the Project Planner,Follow up of the actual progress versus planned values,Ensure that the critical activities are executed according to schedule, and look for opportunities to create margin within the critical path.Analyse the works and imposes optimizations towards the Contractor where possibleEvaluate and approves all recovery plan of the delayed activities to secure the overall scheduleSupport the schedule engineer in drafting the progress reports towards Project DirectorContext & EnvironmentTotalEnergies 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.
