Country
South Africa
City
DE AAR
Workplace location
CAPE TOWN-TYGER VALLEY CHAMBERS 2(ZAF)
Employer company
TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa
Domain
Operations
Type of contract
Fixed term position
Contract duration
12 Months
Experience
Less than 3 years

Context & Environment

TotalEnergies 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



Activities

This is a Senior Supervisor position responsible for the technical implementation of the electrical works of a Hybrid renewable energy project, with specific focus on the electrical aspects (solar PV and BESS, including associated works). 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.


Key responsibilities:
Supervise the work done by Contractor on site to fulfill the electrical requirements of the scope specifications.
• Ensures a safe working environment, compliance to safety standards, and adheres to regulatory compliance requirements.
• Read and analyze engineering 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 electrical quality problems before or during the works and assist in problem-solving by coordinating with the Engineering Manager.
• Monitor manpower employed by the contractor and its subcontractor; ensure manpower are adequate and the subcontractor work performed conforms to design documents;
• Review and reconcile test and Control documents and field data to ensure design standards are being met.
• Read and analyze engineering drawings during construction
• Supervision of the subcontractor construction activities on site including Safety, Health, Environment and Quality.
• Create reports to monitor, and track status of activities relating to the project through daily and weekly plans, logs, reports and meetings.
• Raise Request of Information to Engineering team for unclear design, unspecified materials, the discrepancy in the designs, etc.
• Checking that the construction and assembly work is properly carried out, ensuring that the applicable standards and procedures are complied with
• Review the contractor’s Documenting design changes on site and reporting them to the engineering manager.
• Assist in verifying the contractor’s payment claim for accuracy before Construction Manager approval
• Identify and supervise non-conformities, corrective actions, preventive actions and any complaints.
• Generate the punch list for the defects noticed during Electrical inspections and monitor the contractors to close them.
• Work and support the commissioning manager when the works is at commissioning stage to meet the project milestone.
• Support and facilitate in project closeout phase to ensure smooth handover to Operation and maintenance teams identify and report to the management of any risk that might cause project delays.





Candidate Profile

 Successful candidate must have the following requirement:

•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 drawing
•Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills
•Experience with management of construction KPI’s
•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 discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.