HV&TX Quality Control Supervisor

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building, and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main purpose of position Currently we are looking for a HV&TX Quality Control Supervisor in Selebi-Phikwe to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our HV&TX Quality Control Supervisor you will supervise all HV&TX activities at site, monitor physical progress of the works and report status and deviations on quality, time, cost and HSSE, engage daily with the site managers of sub-suppliers. Support on PV Electrical scope when required.

Main responsibilities

Supervise all High Voltage activities at site including transmission line construction (HVTL), monitor physical progress of the works and report status and deviations on quality, time, cost and HSSE, engage daily with the site managers of sub-suppliers

When required support on the construction of electrical works element of the plant such as cables, inverters, MV transformers, communication, Illumination, CCTV systems, earthing systems, connection boxes, commissioning

Coordinate with Civil and Mechanical supervisors about their needs to supervise the High Voltage and Transmission Line scope on their disciplines

Align with Site Manager to have the correct distribution of the works of all supervisors among PV and HV / TL scope of work

During Commissioning and Mechanical Completion, responsible to coordinate the activities between other disciplines and contractor(s) / suppliers of key equipment involved on the process

Review and approve construction documentation submitted by contractors as Method Statements, request support and approval from the engineering team when required

Organize in cooperation with Sub-Contractor(s) and lead Pre-Construction Meetings related to all HV and TL activities, secure that activities at site only starts after common agreement from those meetings

Monitor physical progress from contractors daily, evaluate estimations to complete in cooperation with the planning team and demand action and/or recovery plans from contractors when needed

Handling communication of technical queries from suppliers and facilitation of discussion and resolution with Lead Engineer, Grid/HV Engineer and Electrical Engineer, secure that construction is always executed with the latest version of drawings, manuals and specifications

Qualifications and competencies

Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electro/Mechanical Engineering

Specialization in Solar and/or renewables

Minimum 5+ years’ experience working in the field of High Voltage equipment and systems/Transmission Lines

3+ years’ experience working in the field of EPC in medium to large size construction projects

Knowledge about HV and TL best industry practices

Knowledge about Quality Control System, Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Analysis

Previous experience with Grid Operators and Regulatory Organizations related to the project (to be more specific based on the project)

1+ years PV experience

Fluent in English, spoken and written

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way

Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently

Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust

Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude

For the particular role we also expect

Valid driver's licence

Analytical thinking

Clear ability to plan, delegate and coordinate tasks with the team

Assertiveness and organisational skills

We offer Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.

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