Summary of the role
Supervise the electrical installation work performed by contractors on a large scale wind farm and ensure contractors perform according to project requirements, industry best practice and the organization’s standards while complying with safe working procedures and the schedule constraints of the project. Works to oversee include construction, installation and commissioning of substation, overhead transmission line and wind turbine generator connections.
Objectives and tasks
Monitor and oversee contractors' construction activities
Review, study and understand the contractors' construction methodology with regards to electrical installation works
Liaise between different contractors to ensure interface obligations are respected and handled correctly and ensure interfaces with other construction disciplines (civil & instrumentation) are sufficiently completed for work to safely continue.
Liaise and co-ordinate between the site contracting teams, the construction manager, engineers and the clients’ representative to ensure problems are solved quickly and proactively.
Attend weekly construction meetings with contractors as construction and or electrical representative.
Observe and inspect work performed by electrical contractors on site, ensuring building compliance as per drawings, specs, Electrical Safety and electrical code.
Carry out daily site inspections related to electrical construction and installation works (Including interfaces with excavations, foundations, cabling, panels, structures etc.)
Evaluate regularly the performance of Construction relative to the project schedule and other agreed objectives. Advise supervisors and planning department on the adequacy of manpower to complete work in time.
Monitor the quality of electrical work performed by contractors
Ensure contractors' installation works comply with standards, requirements and approved drawings
Review all site based QCP’s related to electrical work
Ensure contractors perform the necessary checks and tests during installation as required by the applicable standards and quality assurance procedures.
Ensure contractors produce and deliver the necessary data books and/or documentation as required under contract.
Carry out daily quality inspections on all electrical related work.
Inspect all materials and equipment supplied by subcontractor to ensure that it meets the project design and industry standard criteria.
Inspect all installation by contractors to ensure proper procedure was followed and necessary checks were performed.
Initiate discussions with contractors to solve quality problems interactively raise non- conformance reports as necessary.
Assist in driving contractors to complete punch lists and close-out of NCR's by contractors
Professionally maintain a paper trial for work being completed
Manage the site documentation/deliverables related to electrical works.
Work interactively with site personnel by agreeing to action plans and obtaining personal commitment from them. Interface with subcontractors in a professional manner with the aim to build healthy working relationships
Occasionally interacts and communicates professionally with the client.
Report and document variances in contractor performance to supervisors.
Review milestone payment claims from Contractors against contractual requirements and certify completed activities related to electrical works
Complete and submit daily paperwork for site activities performed during inspections.
Ensure thorough completion of job books/data books at project close
Attend and create minutes of weekly meetings with contractors
Assist the planning department with construction input, analyze rate of progress and quantity of resources against available time.
Prepare reports on construction works where necessary
Participate in ensuring all work is conducted responsibly and safely
Ensure Safety requirements, Quality and Environmental procedures are met, completed and compiled in QA/QC during construction work.
Interface with the company’s and contractors safety personnel to ensure safe working
Participate in onsite toolbox talks where practical
Participate in hazard assessment exercises with contracting parties.
Enforce a stop and fix culture on sites related to all non-standard operations or unsafe work conditions.
Follow safety and security procedures and determine appropriate personal action.
Report potentially unsafe conditions, client and personal materials and equipment properly.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key attributes
Ability to read and understand single line diagrams, P&ID’s and electrical requirements
Ability to read and follow general construction drawings
Eye for detail, picking up errors in contractors work
Ability to work independently
Swahili & English fluent
Good writing ability
Good communication skills
Ability to deal with difficult contractors
Experience & qualifications
Electrical engineering degree
Electrical Trade test
Computer Literacy i.e. MS Office
Driver’s license
5 to 10 years’ experience as site electrical supervisor
Wind Turbine environment experience advantageous.
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