Projects Mechanical Superintendent

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client, a consulting company in a renewable energy sector is URGENTLY seeking the services of a qualified and experience Projects Mechanical Superintendent with vast experience in Solar (PV Power)

EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Must have a Degree/Diploma in an Engineering Discipline..
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience within the Renewable Energy Sector (PV Power).
• Must have knowledge of MS Prima Vera and MS Project

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Leadership and management ability
• Client centric with the ability to continuously build and improve relationships
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Must be able to communicate in English, both written and verbal
• Must have good communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the organisation is adequate, that staff at all levels understand their role and responsibilities and that effective delegation takes place.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with clients.
• Report to the Project Manager, on all aspects of construction in a detail and at intervals as determined by him.
• Ensure compliance with the functional authority of the Project Manager.
• Keep up to date in developments in contracting.
• Advise the Project Manager as requested or any desirable changes in methods of work or on work practice and control.
• Set an example of loyalty, enthusiasm and hard work in the performance of all duties.
• Ensure that work practices and installation meet required quality standards.
• Ensure that you familiarise yourself with the scope of work, programme and specification of the project.
• Ensure that you understand the extent of the subcontractor’s work and be fully conversant on same.
• Familiarise yourself with the programme, planned hours, ratios material as per B.O.M. and ensure that these parameters are met.
• Short term programme is to be made in relation to overall programme and highlight access, hold-ups.
• Ensure that a daily histogram is maintained on all site happenings.
• Ensure that transport, tools, plant and equipment are maintained in proper working order and not abused.
• Ensure that the project is carried out to the highest standard of work, to the client’s satisfaction and client’s regulations.
• Ensure that no work outside the scope of our contract is carried out without prior written approval from the client. Ensure that all day works are signed on a daily basis. Ensure that tools/plants/equipment/transport is charged on day works where applicable.
• Monitor staff on site with regard to overall personnel development. Record development and report on a regular basis. Ensure that the Foreman are fully conversant with the program and ratios and that they operate within their parameters.
• Ensure that major delays are highlighted during the course of the project.
• Ensure that the companies’ interests are looked after at all times.
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned from time to time.
• Ensure that all relevant Policies and Procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure all work is carried out to the required quality standard as specified by the client.
• Maintain standards of HSE and comply with Company’s Health, Safety & Environment Management System requirements. Take reasonable care of one’s own health and safety and that of others in the workplace. Follow and maintain Company standards of Quality in accordance with Company Quality System requirements.