Electrical Inspector - Solar & Renewables Construction

• Support the Construction Site Manager to perform Owner’s representation oversight and quality control for electrical installation.
• Able to read and understand electrical studies and drawings.
• Oversee and confirm compliance with established Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) procedures and coordinate between stakeholders.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with the energization plans and processes and coordinate between stakeholders.
• Inspect installation of wire harness and cable management systems.
• Inspect combiner boxes for arrangement, terminations, proper labeling, grounding and polarity checks.
• Inspect inverter stations wiring and fiber terminated corrected and pre-tested to specifications prior to mechanical completion milestones.
• Verify met stations are installed to specifications;
• Inspect all DC and AC underground cable installation prior to backfill, including testing, and that trenches are compacted to specifications;
• Ensure a clear LO/TO process and energization process is adhered by EPC contractor and provided to Owner.
• Ensure SCADA installation prior to mechanical completion is to full specifications and a clear commissioning process is presented by EPC contractor for first energization.
• Inspect electrical installations including but not limited to low, medium and high voltage cable, and other installations to ensure compliance with design documents.
• Inspect electrical equipment and materials upon delivery and document any non-conformities;
• Quality control inspection of cable splices.
• Quality control inspection of substation foundation to ensure compliance with design documents and specifications.
• Oversee and review electrical testing performed by the EPC contractor.
• Responsible for tracking electrical punch list items and ensuring that they are adequately closed out onsite.
• Monitor EPC contractor progress and report potential delays or schedule risks to critical milestones to Construction Site Manager.
• Recommend acceptance of completed electrical works.
• Report any issues to the Construction Site Manager.
• Review EPC contractor QC documentation and test reports.
• Document and track any non-conformities to closeout.
• Attend all pertinent onsite meetings, including Plan of Day Meetings, Preparatory Meetings, Monthly Meetings etc.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Review all drawings, studies and reports for the project and ensure a clear understanding of the requirements
• Ensure EPC Contractors electrical staff and subcontractors complete kick-off meetings and all required trainings, and issue quality procedure documentation prior to commencement of the Work
• Inspection of all electrical work performed by EPC contractor;
• Maintain quality control documentation for all electrical works onsite and electronically;
• Serve as point of contact for electrical questions from the EPC contractor;
• Provide recommendations for acceptance of electrical works;
• Work collaboratively with Construction Site Manager and site management personnel, as well as the Owner Project Management Team;
• Uphold safety standards and requirements and ensures safety protocols onsite are followed;
• Communicate effectively and professionally, and
• Represent the organization with composure and professional candor.

• Read and fully understand the requirements of the applicable equipment supply agreements, which may include any or all the following:

• EPC Agreement
• Module Supply Agreement
• Energy Storage Supply Agreement
• Main Power Transformer Agreement
• Others as applicable
• Read and fully understand the electrical work and QC requirements as outlined in the following documents:

• Energization Plans
• Construction Agreement and Exhibits
• LOTO Procedures
• Others as applicable

• Provide direct interface with site management personnel representing the electrical equipment suppliers.
• Coordinate communications between the electrical equipment suppliers and other contractors onsite.
• Ensure all electrical components delivered to site are inspected in accordance with Owner’s requirements.
• Provide a daily and weekly overview of electrical equipment and equipment suppliers performance onsite and report to the Construction Site Manager and the Owner Project Manager.

• Read and be familiar with the requirements of EPC contractor’s Site Safety Plan.
• Actively participate in EPC contractor All-hands Safety Meetings and morning safety meetings.
• Immediately report any significant injuries to the Construction Site Manager, Owner Project Manager and Owner Safety Manager. In the event of a life-threatening injury or a fatality, follow the Emergency Notification Procedure.

• Manage the completion of the EPC contractor electrical punch list items and review the electrical as-built drawings for completeness.
• Perform a detailed quality check of EPC contractor’s electrical as-built drawings.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or other certification/diploma in electrical, plus minimum experience in a similar role on greater than 5 solar projects/1000MW).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ electrical related experience in the solar and/or battery storage construction industry.
• Experience on energy construction sites and the ability to read and understand project engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Demonstrated understanding of underground MV cable, substation, transmission line and high , medium and low voltage construction.
• Demonstrated understanding of battery storage project integration, auxiliary power systems, and commissioning supervision.
• Demonstrated understanding of cable splicing procedures.
• High voltage certification preferred.
• Demonstrated prior experience in energization and commissioning of power facilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and problem-solving techniques.
• Current OSHA 30 certification.
• Comfortable with fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly.
• Able to create and maintain inspection documents in Microsoft Excel, Word and PDF.
• Attentive to details and efficiencies.
• Must have a valid current driver license.

Turner & Townsend