Main purpose of position

• Currently we are looking for a Mechanical Superintendent in Ceres WC, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Mechanical Superintendent you will be authorized to supervise, direct or administer all mechanical 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, Scatec Site Manager and Quality Manager.

Main responsibilities 

• Support quality team by ensuring all mechanical activities at site are done, 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. Responsible for the construction of mechanical works element of the plant such as Piles Installation, Trackers Installation, Modules Installation, Electrical Installation (D-Box & Motor), Mechanical assembly of equipment, Pull Out Testing performed by the Installation Contractor & Inverter Structure Installation.
• Review and approve construction documentation submitted by contractors as Method Statements, request support and approval from the engineering team when required. Support Quality Team to review material/component specifications and datasheets
• Organize in cooperation with Sub-Contractor(s) and lead Pre-Construction Meetings related to mechanical 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. Support Quantity Surveillance to manage measurable contracts when applicable.
• Handle communication of technical queries from Contractors and facilitation of discussion and resolution with Lead Engineer and Project Technical Manager, secure that construction is always executed with the latest version of drawings, manuals and specifications. Verify that “Red Line Drawings” on construction documentation are kept updated and signed.
• Coordinate SSO quality Inspectors about critical activities and where they shall be present at site daily for random physical inspections and audits, in addition to their witness and hold point requests.
• Assist quality team on NCR process at site, taken ownership to follow up implementation of corrective actions.
• Be part of final inspections and completion of activities at site, follow up and chase for final Quality Documentation ( ITP, Punch List, RFI’s, Data Books, Red Line Drawings and FTQ360 Check Sheet for TTO).
• Responsible to Finalize and Complete Mechanical TTO Requirements as per TTO Index. Ensure that the Mechanical Team FTQ360 Check Sheets are completed and correctly saved as per TTO Requirement.

Qualifications and competencies 

• Degree/Diploma in Electro/Mechanical Engineering / Technician
• Minimum: 5+ years’ experience working in the field of EPC in medium to large size construction projects
• Knowledge about Mechanical Best Industry practices
• Specialization in Solar and/or renewables
• Knowledge about Quality Control System, Root Cause Analysis, Pareto Analysis
• Ideal:1+ years PV experience on Dual Tracker Systems
• Fluent in English, spoken and written 
• You are used to changing environments and to quickly meet new challenges
• Valid driver’s licence