Country South Africa State De Aar City NORTHERN CAPE Workplace location NORTHERN CAPE-BEESHOEK(ZAF) Domain Industrial Projects, Maintenance / Inspection / Technology Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 3 years Candidate Profile Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme, Construction and OperationsQualified as a Civil or Mechanical Quality inspector or similar with experienceMinimum 3 years of construction experience in the power generation industry. Understand and know how to read design drawingsFluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills Understanding civil and mechanical construction requirementsExperience with, inspection, and NDE related to all QA/QC functions.Ability to develop and manage non-conformance, deficiencies, and reporting programs, including root cause analysisQuality Culture behaviours (rigorous, systematic, prudent approach, questioning attitude and good communication) as an example for the organizationUnderstanding ISO 9001 and related Quality Standards and conceptsExperience of performing audits is an assetWillingness 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 EPCSite civil and mechanical inputs and quality inspectionsCivil and mechanical Non-conformance and change request reviewsEnsures a safe working environment, compliance to safety standards, and adheres to regulatory complianceReview 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 withReview  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  inspectionsSupport 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. 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.