Owner’s Engineer Site Engineer (JO013425) Australia
Job Category: Renewable Energy
Job Title: Owner’s Engineer Site Engineer
Industry: Power
Location, City/Country: Onsite at relevant project site with some limited time in office in Sydney
Status: Resident Single / Family
Mobilization: ASAP
Contract Duration: Direct-hire / Permanant
Working Schedule: Up to 180 hours per month
Educational Background: Technician or engineering degree or other scientific subject
Experience Requirements:
- Some experience in renewable project construction. This experience should include
- practical knowledge of project engineering including design, EPC and multi contract
- administration, and project management / construction management of wind and/or PV plants. Alternatively at least 5 years’ experience in multidisciplinary construction
- management (civil, mechanical and electrical installation works)
- Technical Advisory and Engineering skills with expertise within our core technologies (solar and / or wind) is expected, whilst knowledge of storage, other renewables and grid integration would be desirable
- Practical knowledge, both technical and commercial, of how renewable energy assets are developed, constructed, operated and financed
- Confidence and knowledge to communicate and appreciate client needs
- Fluent in English with an ability to write concise reports in English and present to external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of engineering regulations, international standards and certification body
- requirements
- Good organisational skills, IT skills and excellent knowledge of MS Office package including MS Project, Primavera or equivalent
Job Role & Responsibilities:
- In conjunction with the Company's Project Manager and technical specialist staff, act on behalf of the owner / investor to oversee all works conducted by the construction team, including contractors, sub-contractors, and associated interfaces.
- Where applicable ensure the timely production of all detailed designs, specifications and drawings required for construction of the works, including any necessary specification of temporary works
- Establish whether EPC Contractors meet technical and contractual requirements
- established in EPC contract
- Monitoring / signing off SPV drawdowns of Lender’s funds against construction milestones in the EPC contract.
- Determine EPC Contractors meet local Standards according to applicable regulations and applicable laws and that all contractors secure and work to all necessary construction permits, consents and licenses
- Monitor EPC Contractors' works during construction in accordance to H&S regulations and applicable laws and documented by way of a suitable HSE management system. Ensure high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality are obtained, with particular attention to project safety policy, quality plan, environmental plan, and contractual specifications
- Risk management, including construction, operational, and financial risk
- Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans
- Prepare and submit budget estimates and cost tracking reports
- Develop and implement quality control programs
- Following internal standards, support the Company’s Project Manager in the production of construction progress reports in line with report deadlines.
- You will be expected to attend internal and external meetings and represent the Company in a suitable fashion according to the staff handbook at all times.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Highly developed communication skills to interact with colleagues, contractors and clients
- Highly developed report writing skills, paying attention to detail in order to produce a written presentation of high quality
- Demonstrates a highly effective and collaborative approach, sharing knowledge, learning and information to enhance the overall contribution of the team
- Prioritise, works smart and demonstrates a high level of accountability
- Continually develops skills, knowledge and expertise
- Receptive to client needs, with the ability to build an excellent rapport and represent the company in a professional manner
- Ability to discuss and define client requirements; reflecting a clear understanding in technical reports
- Strong analytical and numerical skills able to produce workable solutions to problems
- This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate, who has proven experience of the above, to secure a position in our company as we embark on a period of expansion.