Site Supervisor

**SITE SUPERVISOR / SOLAR TECHNICIAN**

Our client is sourcing a Site Supervisor to oversee the development of a variety of renewable energy projects.

This role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to be part of a growing organisation and contribute towards process efficiency. The position requires an individual who is driven, dynamic and versatile.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Analyse the clients’ needs and tailor the solution best suited to the client and their expectations, always ensuring technical feasibility. Continue communication throughout project lifecycle.
- Develop the project plan in accordance with specifications and timelines agreed with the client and EPC.
- Maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and other third-party service providers.
- Assist in the definition, scope, and objectives of long-term projects’ (including PPAs), involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Support the Research and Sales Team during all phases of assessments of Tenders (due diligence, feasibility study, financial model, technical solution etc.).
- Ensure that assigned projects are carried out in compliance with the Groups’ objectives of safety, time, cost, and quality and within SANS standards.
- Monitor multiple projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
- Overseeing EPC work crews, equipment quality and tracking of daily project progress.
- Review engineering plans, overseeing construction, obtain relevant permits, coordinate with construction professionals to ensure compliance with building codes and specifications.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, including prices and terms of payment.
- Produce weekly project progress reports.
- Installing of data equipment, conducting technical site assessments, maintenance and repair and project sign off.
- Preparation of PIM, feasibility study, financial models for variety of energy saving solutions including solar and biomass.
- Ensure that the Group Policies and Procedures are followed and complied with.
- Regular traveling to project sites.
- Be available for weekend and nighttime duties and call outs.
- Monitor daily, report monthly on, maintain, and attend to clients and projects who are under O&M.
- Manage O&M site challenges as and when needed.
- Procure necessary equipment for maintenance.
- Project admin, filing, and document control.

**Technical skills**
- Strong knowledge of different technologies (wind, solar, hydro, biomass/gas, and latest clean energy technology) and aptitude to switch to different technologies.
- Electrical Engineering (Light/Heavy Current) National Diploma essential.
- Trade test.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Renewable Energy projects from early development / concept stages through to construction, commissioning, handover.
- Driver’s licence and own transport.
- Wireman’s licence advantageous.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification advantageous.
- Proficient knowledge MS Office, Outlook, Excel, MS Project or similar.
- Track record of working on site and executing the project within the timelines.
- Track record of commissioning the project with a smooth ramp up.
- Budgetary control and experience of completing the projects within costs and in time frame.
- Ability to analyse SLD’s.
- Strong understanding of equipment and software.

**Personal skills**
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and cooperate effectively with multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
- Good planning and organisation skills.
- Consistent customer focus, both internal and external.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work hours necessary in case of peak periods and to meet deadlines.
- Ability/flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally
- Work well in fast-paced team environment, yet able to be highly efficient while working independently and remotely.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R22,000.00 - R27,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Rosebank, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- What project or design software have you got experience of?

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- relevant: 5 years (required)

License/Certification:

- South African ID or Work Visa (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/08/15
Expected Start Date: 2023/09/25