Mechanical Inspector - Solar & Renewables Construction
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Job Description
The Mechanical Inspector, as the Owner Site Manager’s representative, will provide receiving inspection, logistics, and installation quality control oversight and support for PV modules, BESS containers, PV racking system, and foundations to help ensure EPC contractor compliance. The Mechanical Inspector will report to the Owner Site Manager and the Construction Site Manager and assist the Owner Project Controller as needed.
*role requires 10 hours a day, 5 days a week
Job Duties:
- Ensure EPC Contractor, Module Supplier, and BESS Supplier follow receiving and chain of custody requirements within the Project agreements, including timely reporting of missing/damaged items and timely re-ordering and delivery of replacement parts, as required
- Support the Construction Site Manager to perform Owner’s representation oversight and quality control for module and BESS deliveries, breakage incidents and warranty claims;
- Monitor EPC contractor progress and report potential delays or schedule risks to critical milestones to Construction Site Manager;
- Inspection and monitoring of tensioning and torquing to ensure compliance with OEM specifications;
- Inspection of tool calibration procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with OEM specifications;
- Inspection of foundation piles to ensure compliance with design documents, positional accuracy, pile reveal and specifications;
- Inspection of racking installation to ensure compliance with design documents and OEM specifications;
- Inspection of EPC contractor’s module installation practices, addressing any quality or breakage concerns proactively and investigating related issues in depth;
- Verification of EPC contractor’s PV module logistics plan with periodic inspections of laydown areas as suitable and in compliance with OEM specifications;
- Complete block-level mechanical completion inspections and document and track punch list items to closeout;
- Monitor and report to Owner on completion of module supplier responsibilities as defined in the MSA to include punch list and module supplier paperwork delivery;
- Review EPC contractor lift plans and oversee lifting and rigging procedures;
- Oversee and monitor PV module warranty claims by EPC contractor in compliance with Module Supply Agreement;
- Oversee and monitor BESS offloading and installation activities of EPC contractor in compliance with Energy Storage Supply Agreement;
- Ensure proper use and handling by EPC contractor of any specialty tooling and shipping fixtures supplied by OEM;
- Recommend acceptance of completed mechanical works;
- Report any issues to the Construction Site Manager;
- Review EPC contractor QC documentation, test reports and serve as liaison to contractor, BESS vendor, and module vendor for any dispute resolution or issues;
- Document and track any non-conformities or demurrage charges to closeout, and
- 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.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain quality control documentation for all mechanical works.
- Serve as point of contact for mechanical questions from the EPC contractor and OEM.
- Ensure compliance with PV Module and Energy Storage Supply Agreement requirements.
- Tracks non-conformances and quality items to closure.
- Ensures punch list items are resolved and closed adequately.
- Works collaboratively with Construction Site Manager and other site management personnel, as well as the Owner Project Management Team.
- Upholds safety standards, requirements and ensures safety protocols onsite are followed.
- Communicates effectively and professionally.
- Represent the organization with composure and professional candor.
Additional Requirements:
Contract Management and Reporting
- Read and fully understand the mechanical scope of work and QC requirements as outlined in the following documents:
- Construction Agreement and Exhibits
- Module Supply Agreement
- Energy Storage Supply Agreement
- Main Transformer Supply Agreement
- Others as applicable
Site Safety
- 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 Projec Manager and Owner Safety Manager.
- In the event of a life-threatening injury or a fatality follow the Emergency Notification Procedure.
Punch List and Final Project Closing
- The Mechanical Inspector will monitor the completion of the EPC contractor mechanical completion punch list items and review the as-built drawings for completeness.
- Perform a detailed quality check of EPC contractor’s mechanical as-built drawings.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role in the solar construction industry.
- Experience installing and inspecting PV racking systems and driven pile foundations.
- Experience with GameChange racking or tracker projects is preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of both civil and structural installation, civil engineered drawings and quality control inspections.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and problem-solving techniques;
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements.
- 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 quality control documents in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Attentive to details and efficiencies.
- Must have a valid current driver license.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
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