Commissioning Manager - 12 Month contract (Botswana)

Job ID

2024-1787

Category

Solution/Engineering

Location : City

Selebi-Phikwe

Location : Country (Full Name)

Botswana

Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Main Purpose of the Position

We are currently looking for a Commissioning Manager to work in Selebi-Phikwe in Botswana to be part of our global team working together towards our vision - Improve our future.

As our Commissioning Manager you will manage and coordinate on-site activities related to Commissioning, Performance Testing, Network Code Compliance.

The Commissioning Manager will be Scatec's main point of contact on site and responsible for interaction with commissioning contractors, as well as supporting the technical project manager in interactions with ONS, utilities and all stakeholders needed to ensure that the PV plant is commissioned, energized and grid code compliant successfully.

Main Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for developing, improving, and ensuring compliance with project document management procedures and deliverables in Scatec
• Implementation of the commissioning master plan on site
• Coordination of all stakeholders on the ground according to the plan
• Management of the supplier's key personnel on-site to ensure that the activities carried out in the subsystems are completed sequentially and safely; as well as on time and in accordance with the contractual agreement
• Tracking and reporting on commissioning activities against the planned schedule and updating the commissioning master plan with the help of PTM
• Tracking, coring, and collection of key documentation in coordination with other Scatec departments - Calibration certificates Supplier commissioning reports and QA/QC reports
• SATs/Punching lists
• Conducting defect rectification together with the Scatec site team
• Work with local staff to perform safe energizing/switching procedures
• Support to PM/PTM, engineering team and O&M for post-commissioning activities

Qualifications and skills

• Qualification and Training in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Specialization in solar and/or renewable energy is desirable
• Experience over 10 years in managing large-scale construction projects with knowledge of: License and permit management; Solid experience in commissioning for different suppliers and contractors, managing a team, time, quality, risk
• 2+ years working with EPC projects
• Ability to communicate with related parties in English
• Organizational capacity
• Proactivity and Hands-on approcah
• Excellent level of communication and interpersonal relationships

Additional Information:

Housing on site required, the company will provide accommodation

Project position (forecast up to 1 year)

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way.
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritize and work independently.
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust.
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude.

We offer

Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.

Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.