Civil Mechanical Inspector – Renewables (Northern Cape) needed at TotalEnergies

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme, Construction and Operations
• Qualified as a Civil or Mechanical Quality inspector or similar with experience
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience in the power generation industry. 
• Understand and know how to read design drawings
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills 
• Understanding civil and mechanical construction requirements
• Experience with, inspection, and NDE related to all QA/QC functions.
• Ability to develop and manage non-conformance, deficiencies, and reporting programs, including root cause analysis
• Quality Culture behaviours (rigorous, systematic, prudent approach, questioning attitude and good communication) as an example for the organization
• Understanding ISO 9001 and related Quality Standards and concepts
• Experience of performing audits is an asset
• Willingness to be located on remote sites

Activities

• This is an Inspector position responsible for the Civil and Mechanical site inspections during construction. Previous execution of renewable energy projects (solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects, including associated works.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day support and on site inspections of civil and mechanical engineering of the relevant Project.
• Ensuring technical compliance civil and mechanical engineering and with Project documents.
• Site civil engineering and mechanical interface with EPC
• Site civil and mechanical inputs and quality inspections
• Civil and mechanical Non-conformance and change request reviews
• Ensures a safe working environment, compliance to safety standards, and adheres to regulatory compliance
• Review and approve the contractor’s quality documents as per approved Quality Management requirements 
• Read and analyze design 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 civil and mechanical quality problems before or during the works and assist in problem-solving by coordinating with the Quality 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 Quality Control documents and field data to ensure design standards are being met. 
• Read and analyze engineering drawings during construction  
• Create reports to monitor, and track quality status of activities relating to the project   through daily and weekly plans, logs and reports. 
• 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 emerging on site and reporting them to the Quality manager for the preparation of the as-built drawings 
• Identify and supervise non-conformities, corrective actions, preventive actions and any complaints. 
• Generate the punch list for the defects noticed during civil and mechanical  inspections
• Support and facilitate in project closeout phase to ensure smooth handover to Operation and maintenance teams identify and report to the management of any quality risk that might cause project delays.