SITE SUPERVISOR / SOLAR TECHNICIAN

Our client is sourcing a Site Supervisor to oversee the development of a variety of renewable energy projects.
The successful candidate is an experienced individual who can come in and hit the ground running.
This role is an exciting opportunity for an individual who wants to be part of a growing organisation and contribute towards process efficiency. The position requires an individual who is driven, dynamic and versatile.
The ideal candidate should pay attention to detail, be focused, structured and highly organised. The candidate should be able to work independently, but also be team orientated in working towards the common goal and purpose of the business.

Responsibilities
- Analyse the clients needs and tailor the solution best suited to the client and their expectations, always ensuring technical feasibility. Continue communication throughout project lifecycle.
- Develop the project plan in accordance with specifications and timelines agreed with the client and EPC.
- Maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, and other third-party service providers.
- Assist in the definition, scope, and objectives of long-term projects (including PPAs), involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
- Support the Research and Sales Team during all phases of assessments of Tenders (due diligence, feasibility study, financial model, technical solution etc.).
- Ensure that assigned projects are carried out in compliance with the Groups objectives of safety, time, cost, and quality and within SANS standards.
- Monitor multiple projects, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
- Overseeing EPC work crews, equipment quality and tracking of daily project progress.
- Review engineering plans, overseeing construction, obtain relevant permits, coordinate with construction professionals to ensure compliance with building codes and specifications.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, including prices and terms of payment.
- Produce weekly project progress reports.
- Installing of data equipment, conducting technical site assessments, maintenance and repair and project sign off.
- Preparation of PIM, feasibility study, financial models for variety of energy saving solutions including solar and biomass.
- Ensure that the Group Policies and Procedures are followed and complied with.
- Regular traveling to project sites.
- Be available for weekend and nighttime duties and call outs.
- Monitor daily, report monthly on, maintain, and attend to clients and projects who are under O&M.
- Manage O&M site challenges as and when needed.
- Procure necessary equipment for maintenance.
- Project admin, filing, and document control.

Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of different technologies (wind, solar, hydro, biomass/gas, and latest clean energy technology) and aptitude to switch to different technologies.
- Electrical Engineering (Light/Heavy Current) National Diploma essential.
- Trade test.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in Renewable Energy projects from early development / concept stages through to construction, commissioning, handover.
- Drivers licence and own transport.
- Wiremans licence advantageous.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) qualification advantageous.
- Proficient knowledge MS Office, Outlook, Excel, MS Project or similar.
- Track record of working on site and executing the project within the timelines.
- Track record of commissioning the project with a smooth ramp up.
- Budgetary control and experience of completing the projects within costs and in time frame.
- Ability to analyse SLDs.
- Strong understanding of equipment and software.

Personal skills
- Excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and cooperate effectively with multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
- Good planning and organisation skills.
- Consistent customer focus, both internal and external.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work hours necessary in case of peak periods and to meet deadlines.
- Ability/flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally
- Work well in fast-paced team environment, yet able to be highly efficient while working independently and remotely.

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Site Supervisor / Solar TechnicianNeptune Accounting  Rosebank, Gauteng