Project Engineer - Solar

Description

The Project Engineer role is an on site role that involves actively managing ongoing solar power projects on site, ensuring timely execution and delivery/commissioning of commercial and industrial solar projects for the firm.

Responsibilities

On-Site Project Planning & Management

• Familiarity or comfort with solar PV project components such as solar PV Modules, Inverters, Cables, Module Mounting Structures, Accessories
• Understanding of the function and role of all components in a solar PV project.
• Ability to plan and schedule solar PV projects with detailed execution plan and timeframes
• Preparing detailed method statements for execution of solar PV projects
• Coordinate delivery of items to site and manage unloading/storage responsibilities with on-site teams
• Ability to study Autocad placement drawings and SLDs and map the drawings to on-site implementations
• Coordinate execution of projects as per the detailed project plan and ability to drive on-site teams to stick to expected timeframes
• Ability to manage attendance and daily arrival/departure (in-out) procedures of labour teams to site
• Escalating delays and other site related challenges with daily/weekly reporting plans as per company policy

Safety Management

• Knowledge of HIRA and other safety methodologies involved in on-site project execution
• Preparation of safety documents and submission/approval of such documents with client side safety managers
• Undergo on-site safety training with execution teams and brief execution teams on the safety procedures involved during project executions
• Ensure adherence and compliance to client side safety protocols during activities like unloading, shifting, installation, hot works (welding) and other sensitive works.
• Ensure availability of gloves, helmets, jackets, shoes and other mandatory items for on-site teams

Billing/Paperwork/Material Certifications

• Create delivery challans as and when materials arrive at site and get DC/other inward documentation certified as inward materials
• Share certified documentation with accounts/admin/sales teams in head office.
• Coordinate with sales and accounts/admin teams to collate and submit required documentation at site for bills and processing
• Work with client-side teams on certification of bills and ensure smooth processing of bills/tax invoices raised against materials/services delivered
• Followup on payments against tax invoices submitted and keep management updated on processing status or delays if any.

Position Requirements

• A Diploma or BE (Electrical) graduate with degree from a reputed university or affiliate.
• Minimum 3 years experience in site management of solar PV projects preferably upto 1 MW in size
• Technically proficient with understanding of electrical networks and solar power project design/execution
• Software skills : AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) mandatory
• Quantitatively/Number oriented, good communication skills and calm under pressure.
• Ability to communicate smoothly with labour teams as well as senior management
• Preferred languages : Kannada, English, Hindi