Site Quality Manager - 12 Month Contract

Overview

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 position

Currently we are looking for a Site Quality Manager in Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Site Quality Manager, you will monitor Quality activities on site, perform planning of Inspection schedules activities, ensure complying of Contractors to the Project Quality Plan, follow up & closing out of NCRs, Issue Reports, RFIs & Punch Lists while liaising with the Site Construction Manager, and ensuring all Quality conforms to Company’s Requirements & ISO 9001:2015.

Main responsibilities

• Pro-actively engage with Contractors’ Quality Managers/Supervisors to optimize daily progress & inspections & monitor the contractor for compliance to the Project Quality Plan at all times.
• Ensure all work carried out is compliant to ISO 9001:2015.
• Review and follow up on and implement contractor’s QC registers such as non-conformance, QCP, ITP checklist and punch lists.
• During commissioning and mechanical completion, ensure the follow up open punches and sign off punches closed by suppliers and participate in Site Acceptance Tests.
• Participate in Project Meetings as required.
• Identify, advise, and report to the HSE Manager issues and risks associated with the Project.
• At all times, keep the quality records, including all working Registers, punch lists, ITPs, Check Lists up to date, not only in the office (hard copies), but also maintaining scanning of document and upload into Quality.
• Ensure all Inspection Equipment registers, calibrations, and calibration certificates are managed and current at all times.
• Ensure all Quality personnel adhere to the HSSE requirements at all times, wear the correct PPE at all times, and conduct a daily Quality Toolbox Talk every morning covering the activities planned for the day.
• Ensure all Red Line, Single Line diagrams & as built drawings are complete, reviewed & signed off, registers updated and uploaded.
• Ensure all Pre-Commissioning Site Acceptance Testing has been completed & signed off and compliant to the Operation & Maintenance Manual & Requirements.
• Ensure signing off of Certificates of Conformance (COC).

Qualifications and competencies

• Technical National Civil Trade Certificate with at least 10 years’ Site experience.
• Formal Quality Qualification (Six Sigma green/black).
• Formal Quality Inspection Training Certifications with proof of 20+ years Quality Control Experience with contactable references to act as referee for experience & achievements on Construction Projects.
• Competent in navigating & applying Quality Management Systems.
• Experienced in working & complying to ISO 9001:2015 Standards.
• Experienced in working & complying to IEC Standards.
• Fully computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

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 initiatives and adjust.
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude.

For the particular role we also expect

• Ability to think and function clearly, decisively and quickly under pressure.
• Independent and self-starter.
• Pro-active and initiative-taking.
• Excellent judgement skills and high integrity.
• Assertiveness and organisational skills.
• High energy levels and motivation.
• Sound technical skills.
• High social and intercultural competence.

Additional information:

• Based in Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa.
• Should be available and accustomed to travel as and when required.
• Must be available to travel internationally as and when required.
• Must be able to work extended hours.
• Valid drivers’ license.

We offer

Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.

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.