Job Description

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Description

Globeleq, as the lead Sponsor of the Red Sands BESS Project, intends to commence construction of a 153MW/712MWh battery energy project and associated grid connection which includes construction of a new Eskom Main Transformer Station, overhead lines and a Switching Station.



The Project is located in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa near the town of Groblershoop and is split across two main sites with the overhead line corridor connecting them.



The Project is well advanced in its development including contractor selection, planning permissions, site studies, land agreements, and financing and project agreements.



Financing is being arranged through South African commercial banks and sponsor equity.



A single EPC construction company will construct the Project under a bespoke turn-key EPC contract. The EPC contractor is expected to have multiple key subcontractors who specialise in electrical and civil works. The EPC contractor is also responsible for delivery of the battery which will be containerised lithium-ion technology.



Construction is expected to commence around June 2025 with a minimum construction period of 24 months.

We have partnered with AltGen for this recruitment, in case of any queries kindly reach out to the team by emailing redsands-recruitment@altgen.com

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Main Purpose of Role

The Site Supervisor forms part of the Employer's construction management team which monitors and enforces the construction contractors', and other parties' contractual obligations. The Site Supervisor is primarily responsible for witnessing the quality and progress of the Contractor's works and ensuring these are done in accordance with the contractual obligations. Where necessary the Site Supervisor will support the Employer's wider construction management team and give support to the Contractor to ensure the project is successfully delivered safely, on-time and in accordance with the contractual obligations.###

Key Responsibilities (this list is not exhaustive)

The Site Supervisor shall, in conjunction with the Employer's technical team, undertake the following activities:

General

Assist the Employer's team in all aspects of construction monitoring activities, in particular in relation to site HSESS monitoring and enforcement, Provide technical inputs for the Employer's risk register, Monitor the quality of the Contractor's staff and subcontracted teams, Facilitate good communication between the Employer and Contractor's teams, Ensure the Employer's management team is fully appraised of all site activities such that issues can be quickly addressed.

Reporting

Prepare certain technical aspects of the internal reporting, Participate in, and where necessary lead, technical site meetings.

Site Operations

Assist and guide the Contractor in the management and execution of site activities (not instructing or advising), Ensure technical interfaces are identified and managed, Ensure the Contractor is undertaking all works in accordance with the contract, the specifications and the agreement management plans, Monitor site activities to ensure they are undertaken in a safe and controlled manner, Confirm all activities are being undertaken within the permitted site boundaries, Review and opine on construction and safety method statements or procedures.

Third Party Engineers and Advisors,

Support the Owner's Engineer site team in the witnessing of works progress and quality, Assist with the interface with the Independent Engineer and Lender's Technical Advisors.

Design Reviews

Assist with the design review process where necessary.

Quality

Assist with the development of the Employer's quality management plan undertake the relevant Employer's quality assurance and control processes, Opine on the Contractor's quality management plan, Ensure the Contractor is executing the agreed quality management plans, Assist with management of hold points and tests witnessing to ensure no delays attributable to the Employer or other Stakeholders, Ensure all quality records are well maintained, Maintain a technical written and photographic record of the works undertaken.

Testing and Commissioning

Participate in the witnessing and confirmation of all tests and commissioning activities, Ensure grid code compliance tests are fully executed, documented and signed off by the grid operator.

Offtaker and Grid Operator

Ensure compliance with grid operators requests.

Contracts

Assist with technical inputs for the drawdown requests, Assist with approval of the Contractor's milestone and invoice applications, Assist with technical aspects of all claims, variations and other contractual mechanisms, Support any insurance claims with technical inputs, Assessment of contractual milestone obligations.

Schedule

Assist the Scheduler in assessment of works progress and monitoring.

Defects

Ensure the defects list is maintained and up to date, Ensure all defects are assigned a cost, Ensure all defects are closed out and resolutions recorded, Participate in root cause analysis (or similar systems) for significant issues to ensure nor repeats.

Digital, Control and SCADA

Assess the installation of all digital, control and SCADA systems, Assist with the verification of data flow and analysis.

Training

Opine on the Contractor's training plans to ensure they are sufficient for the thorough training of the operations and maintenance teams.

Warranties

Review of warranties and confirm the conditions are capable of be met on site.

Interface with Operations

Confirm all H&S and O&M plans are complete prior to Taking Over, Confirm the handover of all stocks and spares from the Contractor, Ensure stocks are spares are correctly entered into the Employer's management systems.


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Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

Direct experience in the construction of power projects in emerging markets with a track record of delivery.



More specifically, the required experience and skill set includes;5 or more years' construction site management experience in developing markets, Preferably BS/MS engineering degree or substantial equivalent technical training, Experience with the construction of HV power infrastructure, preferably for Eskom, with evidence of strong grid stakeholder and interface management, Experience with battery energy technology advantageous, while previous experience managing new tech grid integration is highly sought, Broad background of previous exposure to various disciplines, civil, electrical, mechanical on construction projects and accumulated knowledge base of construction methods used in these disciplines, Direct experience in the management of EPC Contractors, subcontractors and Owner's construction management teams, Knowledge and familiarity with EPC contract terms and conditions, interrelationships of risks with respect to Company vs. Client risks and participation in the negotiation, management and handover of power projects, Working knowledge of and experience in development, managing and analysing project schedules, including use of Microsoft Project or similar CPM scheduling software, Ability to travel and live internationally; exhibit the personality and character composition to work with all nationalities and cultures that will be encountered.

Skills

Fluent in English (speaking & writing), Preference in Afrikaans, A strong team builder and leader, Participative leader, capable of leveraging the input and experience of the broader team to analyse options and then make decisions as necessary, Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, MS Projects and/or PrimaVera, Strong communication skills particularly relationship management and negotiation skills, Creative and innovative, Cross-cultural awareness and ethical behaviour.


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About Globeleq

We develop, own and operate power plants utilising various technologies across the African continent. With many years of international industry experience, the support of committed shareholders, and long-standing project, technology, finance and government partnerships, we have the financial strength, management and operational expertise to power Africa to realise its potential.