Electrical Inspector - Solar & Renewables Construction

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.  

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.    

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

The Electrical Inspector, as the Owner Site Manager’s representative for electrical works, will provide electrical oversight and support to help ensure EPC contractor compliance with the designs, installation methodologies and EPC Contractors quality assurance documentation. The Electrical Inspector will report to the Owner Site Manager and the Construction Site Manager and assist the Owner Project Controller as needed. 

*role requires 10 hours a day, 5 days a week

Job Duties

• Support the Construction Site Manager to perform Owner’s representation oversight and quality control for electrical installation.
• Able to read and understand electrical studies and drawings.
• Oversee and confirm compliance with established Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) procedures and coordinate between stakeholders.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with the energization plans and processes and coordinate between stakeholders. 
• Inspect installation of wire harness and cable management systems.
• Inspect combiner boxes for arrangement, terminations, proper labeling, grounding and polarity checks.
• Inspect inverter stations wiring and fiber terminated corrected and pre-tested to specifications prior to mechanical completion milestones.
• Verify met stations are installed to specifications;
• Inspect all DC and AC underground cable installation prior to backfill, including testing, and that trenches are compacted to specifications;
• Ensure a clear LO/TO process and energization process is adhered by EPC contractor and provided to Owner.
• Ensure SCADA installation prior to mechanical completion is to full specifications and a clear commissioning process is presented by EPC contractor for first energization.
• Inspect electrical installations including but not limited to low, medium and high voltage cable, and other installations to ensure compliance with design documents.
• Inspect electrical equipment and materials upon delivery and document any non-conformities; 
• Quality control inspection of cable splices.
• Quality control inspection of substation foundation to ensure compliance with design documents and specifications.
• Oversee and review electrical testing performed by the EPC contractor.
• Responsible for tracking electrical punch list items and ensuring that they are adequately closed out onsite.
• Monitor EPC contractor progress and report potential delays or schedule risks to critical milestones to Construction Site Manager.
• Recommend acceptance of completed electrical works.
• Report any issues to the Construction Site Manager.
• Review EPC contractor QC documentation and test reports.
• Document and track any non-conformities to closeout.
• Attend all pertinent onsite meetings, including Plan of Day Meetings, Preparatory Meetings, Monthly Meetings etc.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Essential Functions: 

• Review all drawings, studies and reports for the project and ensure a clear understanding of the requirements
• Ensure EPC Contractors electrical staff and subcontractors complete kick-off meetings and all required trainings, and issue quality procedure documentation prior to commencement of the Work
• Inspection of all electrical work performed by EPC contractor;
• Maintain quality control documentation for all electrical works onsite and electronically;
• Serve as point of contact for electrical questions from the EPC contractor; 
• Provide recommendations for acceptance of electrical works; 
• Work collaboratively with Construction Site Manager and site management personnel, as well as the Owner Project Management Team;
• Uphold safety standards and requirements and ensures safety protocols onsite are followed;
• Communicate effectively and professionally, and
• Represent the organization with composure and professional candor.

Additional Requirements: 

Contract Management and Reporting 

• Read and fully understand the requirements of the applicable equipment supply agreements, which may include any or all the following: 
  • EPC Agreement
  • Module Supply Agreement
  • Energy Storage Supply Agreement 
  • Main Power Transformer Agreement
  • Others as applicable
• Read and fully understand the electrical work and QC requirements as outlined in the following documents: 
  • Energization Plans
  • Construction Agreement and Exhibits
  • LOTO Procedures
  • Others as applicable

As directed by the Construction Site Manager, provide support as needed for the completion of the following tasks:

• Provide direct interface with site management personnel representing the electrical equipment suppliers.
• Coordinate communications between the electrical equipment suppliers and other contractors onsite.
• Ensure all electrical components delivered to site are inspected in accordance with Owner’s requirements.
• Provide a daily and weekly overview of electrical equipment and equipment suppliers performance onsite and report to the Construction Site Manager and the Owner Project Manager.

Site Safety 

• Read and be familiar with the requirements of EPC contractor’s Site Safety Plan.
• Actively participate in EPC contractor All-hands Safety Meetings and morning safety meetings.
• Immediately report any significant injuries to the Construction Site Manager, Owner Project Manager and Owner Safety Manager. In the event of a life-threatening injury or a fatality, follow the Emergency Notification Procedure. 

Punch List and Final Project Closing

• Manage the completion of the EPC contractor electrical punch list items and review the electrical as-built drawings for completeness.
• Perform a detailed quality check of EPC contractor’s electrical as-built drawings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or other certification/diploma in electrical, plus minimum experience in a similar role on greater than 5 solar projects/1000MW).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ electrical related experience in the solar and/or battery storage construction industry.
• Experience on energy construction sites and the ability to read and understand project engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated understanding of underground MV cable, substation, transmission line and high , medium and low voltage construction.
• Demonstrated understanding of battery storage project integration, auxiliary power systems, and commissioning supervision.
• Demonstrated understanding of cable splicing procedures.
• High voltage certification preferred.
• Demonstrated prior experience in energization and commissioning of power facilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and problem-solving techniques.
• Current OSHA 30 certification.
• Comfortable with fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly.
• Able to create and maintain inspection documents in Microsoft Excel, Word and PDF.
• Attentive to details and efficiencies.
• Must have a valid current driver license.

Additional Information

 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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