Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Superintendent (Owner's Rep)

Job description

BESS Superintendent; Minimum 5 years Utility Solar or BESS Construction Management experience.

Summit Energy Group, LLC is a consulting firm based in Montana that provides Construction and Project Management staffing and services across the US to some of the largest Renewable and Infrastructure Owner/Developers in the World. We are looking for mechanical and electrical superintendents that can work on behalf of our client (the Owner) on a project in AZ. This job is a great opportunity for a driven managers to put their mark on a very large Utility Scale BESS project north of Flagstaff.

Per diem, Work Vehicle and Monthly Travel Allowance also offered as benefit for those that qualify.

Job Description:

Work as Owner Representative to oversee all aspects BESS plant construction including: interconnect, site work, owner purchased material, safety, startup and commissioning, and project close out. This position is responsible for the overall QA/QC management of the team to ensure compliance with quality, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and administer construction work performed by EPCs or subcontractors and/or vendors at the project site as assigned by the owner. Employees in this role report to the Project Field Manager (PFM).

Location:

This is an onsite assignment approx 50 miles north of Flagstaff, AZ.

Education Requirements: Four-year Electrical - Mechanical -Civil Engineering degree, Construction Management Degree, or Associates degree in related technical or management fields. OSHA 30

Experience Requirements: Construction Management, professional career in construction with past experience in Battery and solar markets. A background in mechanical, electrical and utilities is preferred. A five-year minimum experience in Utility Scale Solar or ESS is required.

Required Skillsets:

· People management

· Organization

· Computer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint

· Communication to third parties and executives

· Schedule and planning management

· Construction means and methods knowledge

· Management means and methods knowledge

· BESS construction and startup knowledge

Procore experience

Job Responsibilities:

1. Act as authorized representatives of CLIENT.

2. Act as inspectors for the following area(s) civil, electrical, foundation, mechanical/structural, and/or scopes as assigned.

3. Observe and inspect contractor construction activities including methods and materials used to ensure compliance with contractual design and requirements.

4. Activities observed could include the construction of roads, BESS foundations, conduits, Trenching, inverters, collector system (A/C and D/C), Commissioning.

5. Conduct daily inspection and generate reports for any specific task on a given day including.

a. Safety Process Compliance

b. SWPPP

c. Civil Construction

d. Battery Construction

e. A/C and D/C Collections.

6. Complete required inspection forms and checklists to support accuracy and completeness of construction of the following areas.

a. Final Road Inspection.

b. Drainage Structure Inspection.

c. Seeding Inspection and Coverage Report.

d. Road Stabilization Inspection.

e. Switchgear Transformer Receipt Inspection and Test.

f. Trenching Inspection.

g. Splicing/termination inspection.

h. Concrete

i. Equipment Mounting Structure Piles

j. Inverters

k. A/C and D/C Collection Systems

l. Crossing Location inspection.

m. MET Tower Inspection.

n. Backfill and Compaction Inspection.

o. Topsoil Stripping.

p. Switchgear/PMT/Inverter/PCS Termination Inspection.

q. Junction Box Medium Voltage Connection Inspection.

r. Medium Voltage Underground Splice Inspection.

s. Medium Voltage Termination Inspection.

t. Fiber splice/termination varication.

u. Installation Inspection all equipment.

v. Buss Bar Inspection.

w. Grounding

x. Control Building

y. O&M Building Inspections

7. Document all inspections and observations via PROCORE and in accordance with the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Inspection, Testing Plan (ITP)

8. Maintain the following forms and checklists in the respective in accordance with the Project Execution Plan. Review for accuracy and completeness:

9. Maintain all inspection reports for their accuracy and completion.

10. Maintain the visitor control log. This log will be submitted weekly with the progress report.

11. Use PROCORE to issue written communication in the event there are any safety and health violations observed. In the event a notification is made, contractors will be required to rectify the situation and FOs will conduct an inspection to verify its completion.

12. Use PROCORE to maintain the current version of the contract and drawings. Any change orders that are approved, will then be incorporated into the current set for use by all parties.

13. Use PROCORE to maintain an active log of shop drawings for use by any and all interested parties. This log will track the status of shop drawings to include the following: submitted, active review, reviewed with comments, approved, or returned.

14. Use PROCORE to maintain an active log of any and all Requests for Information.

15. As needed review any pay requests made by contractors to validate and check for any inaccuracies or discrepancies.

16. Use PROCORE to track all Notices of Non‐Conformance, including action plans for corrective actions. Inspect as necessary to verify all items in the Notice have been successfully addressed.

17. Conduct walkdowns as needed and prepare punch list items. Conduct final inspections as needed to verify punch list completion.

18. Assemble and submit the final project records per the Project Execution Plan in a timely fashion.

19. Provide real-time updates on key construction activities such as site clearing/grading and other civil works, access roads, solar array construction, AC and DC collection systems, transmission lines and substation via Field Maps/GIS -based construction tracker system provided by owner.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

- Monday to Friday

- Overtime

- Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

- How many 50MW or plus sized Battery Energy Storage System projects have you worked on where you were onsite during construction working for the contractor or Owner?

Education:

- High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

- Utility Scale BESS: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Required)

- OSHA 30 certificate (Required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person