Electrical Supervisor / Commissioning Manager - Oxford, England - £400-£500 per day + plus expenses / temp to perm opportunity
Your new company
A leading utility-scale solar development platform with a global footprint and a 20-year track record in the renewable energy industry. The company specialises in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.
As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns, and since 2009 the company has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt.
They have more than 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain, in over 40 countries, operating internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and South East Asia.
Your new role
You will be the Electrical Supervisor / Commissioning Manager of the new solar plant and you will manage, supervise and realise the construction of the Electrical System of the solar plant and the related grid interconnection works of the project. You will assure a safe, reliable, and high quality implementation of the construction works, including all electrical installations on site, manage and create the commissioning plan of the project, coordinate the commissioning teams from suppliers to sub contractors, execute testing of the solar power plant, and align with grid operators, utilities, external parties and authorities.
Your responsibilities will include among others:
* To manage, supervise and realise the construction of the Electrical System of the solar plant and the related grid interconnection works of our international projects.
* Quality assurance for the complete electrical installation (main electrical DC/AC, LV/MV/HV components, and communication/SCADA systems)
* Management of international and local sub-contractors and suppliers
* Interface with inhouse and external project stakeholders
* Managing built documentation of Electrical System
* Early-stage and final planning of Testing and Commissioning of the project
* Create and maintain, the project’s documentation defining the Testing and Commissioning processes and procedures
* Coordinate all the activities from all suppliers’ and subcontractors’ commissioning teams for both Cold and Hot Commissioning period.
* To manage and solve issues until 100% plant availability and successful achievement of PAC
* Responsible for the project Electrical System handover process to O&M and/or Client
* Work closely as a team with the Team head ESCM and Construction Managers
* Support the designated Project Manager
What you'll need to succeed
You have electrical engineering background, with strong solar and/or EPC or wind experience, with significant site management experience, including testing and experience in the commissioning phase.
You have the ability to manage complex projects, have a systematic organisational approach, strong communication skills and possess the technical understanding of solar PV including contract management experience.
You have all the mandatory electrical construction and HSE certifications, according to local national regulations and/or associations, in order to be allowed to work in a PV plant, including any related MV/HV grid infrastructure and to be able to perform the above-mentioned tasks. You will be willing to attend the corresponding trainings, and acquire the related certifications, in case they are expired.
Qualifications
* Academic degree in electrical engineering, electronics, renewable energy, or related fields of study
* Electrical Certification/Accreditation and/or Professional Registration for Responsible Engineer for Electrical Installation according to National Legislation and Norms.
* At least 4 years of work experience in Electrical Systems installation site management, preferably with a focus on ground mounted PV systems
* Strong technical knowledge of electrical codes and other associated standards used in indoor and outdoor electrical installations, with an expertise in PV projects and Grid related works.
* Ability to document and report job progress clearly
* Strong communication skills
* Pro-active team player with high degree of self-management and problem-solving ability
* High level of leadership ability and able to oversee a multi‐national workforce in a dynamic situation
* Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work)
* Experience in cooperation with utilities and authorities
* A personal commitment to a safe working environment
* IOSH / NEBOSH certificate is highly desirable
* Proficiency in MS Office
* Switching authorisation up to 36 kV is an advantage
* Excellent interpersonal skills, and intercultural competence
* Excellent communication in English Language,
What you'll get in return
A very attractive rate between £400 and £500 per day, DOE, plus a separate amount per day for expenses,. You will have the chance to work for a global company, with huge career opportunities in the UK, Europe or globally.
A permanent contact with a salary can be offered after the first year, should both parties are happy working together and they want to continue.
What you need to know
The role is based in England, in Cowley, close to Oxford, and it offers a day rate up to £500, plus expenses. You will need to be fluent in English, and be willing to travel if needed and you will need to have a clean driving license. There is the option to become a permeant employee of the company after the first year. You will also need to have the right to work in England and be willing to live or commute to Cowley. There are 4 other locations, Darlington, Kemble (Cotswold), Harland (Chesterfield), and Grimsby.
What you need to do now
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