Project Site Engineer - Wambo Wind Farm (Stage 2)
Cubico Sustainable Investments
- Australia
- Training
- Full-time
- Conduct regular safety inspections / audits and action as required. The adherence to SWMS, JSA's, permits, Tailboards, exclusions and drop zones, TMP compliance and alike.
- Actively promote and lead by example on safety.
- Monitor the performance of the Principal Contractor in accordance with its HSMP, EMP and other related plans.
- Monitor the day-to-day HSE performance by the EPC Contractor and other contractors. Advise the Project Director of any issues, both positive and negative.
- Review the implementation of any corrective actions from HSE audits.
- Maintain a regular and visible presence on site.
- In the absence of the Project Director from site, accompany any Government regulatory body inspectors on site.
- Maintain the Principal's risk register and support the Project Director in risk minimisation and the identification of opportunities.
- Monitor the EPC Contractor's performance against its risk register.
- Provide assistance and input to the Project Director on Notices received and issued under the EPC Contract.
- Gain an understanding of the EPC Contract, in particular the PPR and Project Documents.
- Lead or provide input for any tenders, tender reviews and award of any agreements required to be put in place during the Project.
- Support the Project Director in the development, monthly reviews, and reporting of the Project budget.
- Provide any required input into milestone completion certification.
- On site coordination with the EPC Contractor / Principal Contractor and other contractors directly engaged by the Principal.
- Monitor the day-to-day performance of the EPC Contractor and other contractors to ensure the works are executed in accordance with the EPC Contract.
- Conduct daily inspections of work fronts.
- Monitor compliance with the Development Approvals and any conditions therein.
- Monitor the EPC Contractors progress against submitted 'look ahead' programmes and the Project Programme.
- Monitor the EPC Contractor percentage complete of tasks and milestones.
- Coordinate the monthly meetings with the EPC Contractor and take / issue minutes.
- Review the EPC Contractor's weekly and monthly reports for accuracy and any potential issues.
- Coordinate the on-site services provided by the Owners Engineer and H&S consultant.
- Oversea and monitor the works provided by the NSP (Powerlink) and any other contractors directly engaged by the principal.
- Monitor the on-site delivery of all major components and perform inspections as required.
- Review in coordination with the OE the EPC Contractors close out of defects and punch list items.
- Actively participate in any workshops, reviews and alike.
- Manage the document control system in conjunction with the Project Administrator.
- Monitor the EPC Contractors performance against its QMP.
- Provide the Project Director a daily bullet point email of site activities, including key Pre-start topics.
- Provide the Project Director with a weekly email report of site progress.
- Advise the Project Director of any significant incident / events with an urgency commensurate with the event.
- Compile the Managers Monthly Report and provide to the Project Director for review and input.
- Assist the Project Director in compiling Project presentations, including the monthly presentation to the Committee.
- Upon request attend the monthly meeting with the Committee.
- Develop and maintain sufficiently detained daily log of activities. The log is vital for record keeping purposes in the event of any claims from any contractors.
- Manage and deal with any day-to-day issues arising from any landowners and the community.
- Attend any community meeting events with the Project Director or function as the delegate if the Project Director cannot attend.
- Assist in the handover to operations / asset management.
- Degree-level qualification in engineering.
- 5 - 10+ years as a project engineer, preferably from the construction industry and a familiarity with EPC Contracts.
- Wind farm construction experience would be highly regarded.
- First aid trained.
- Formal HSE training and strong Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) bias.
- Knowledge of the Australian grid connection process.
- Formal project management training/certification would be beneficial.
- A good commercial understanding of contracts and the administration would be highly regarded.
- Understanding of construction methodologies and ability to problem solve where required.
- Experience in working in a construction project team.
- Ability to work remotely, independently and take initiative.
- Collaborative, structured, and meticulous approach.
- Effective communication skills.
- Good understanding of the engineering and design process.
- Pro-active and diligent approach.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Willingness to travel frequently.
- Holder of construction industry 'White Card' or similar (mandatory).
- GWO working at heights training or be willing to undertake the course.