Site Inspector - Montréal, Canada - DNV

DNV

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Local Unit & Position Description:

Do you want to help the advancement of renewable energy?

DNV s Solar, Storage, and Wind practices are growing, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented site engineer to perform site visits at utility-scale renewable projects across the United States and Canada.

DNV has an outsized impact on the renewable energy industry. Nowhere else will you have such comprehensive exposure to the largest, most technically complex and cutting-edge renewable energy projects.

The
Site Inspector - Multi Technology (Solar, Storage, and Wind) visitor will perform on-site mechanical, electrical, structural and foundational reviews of projects at various stages of construction.

The site visitor will have the opportunity to interact with the EPC, subcontractor, owner or owner s representative on site as a trusted third party.

By joining our team at DNV, you will be part of championing the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to positively impact society and the planet.

We achieve our purpose through long-term success of our customers.

We strive to be a high-performing, innovative team which reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world.

What You ll Do

Organize and plan with Project Managers (PM) dates for site visits for review of construction progress and general quality assurance checks and equipment condition of operational sites or construction sites for turbine installations, (including turbine climbs for mechanical completion confirmation) civil construction and/or electrical installations for solar, storage, and wind Projects in various stages of construction or operation. Goal is to have at least two or three site visits in one continuous 4to5day trip, or four to five site visits on a continuous longer trip
Flying or driving within the USA and/or Canada. These can be a combination of wind, storage, and solar sites. Within 24 hours provide highlevel insights and any red flags and within 5 business days of the visit provide a site visit report to the PM detailing the findings
Various prospective investors may request to accompany and climb the turbine and/or tour the site with DNV during these visits, and discuss issues raised
Comply with all site safety requirements on all new build or operational sites
Electrical or civil site visits will include a 6hour tour of all active construction locations, possibly including a turbine foundation pour and / or an energized substation and a summary review of QA/QC documentation and discussions with site staff on issues found. Occasionally in the summer months, civil visits will have to be done during night hours if foundation pours are occurring at night to avoid the heat of the day
Turbine site visits (construction monitoring or operational) will include a fourhour tour of the site with the Sponsors representative viewing all active construction, plus a fourhour turbine climb to the nacelle and hub and a visual inspection with the contractors and Sponsor technicians of one mechanically completed turbine generally to heights of over 100 meters. Occasionally two turbine climbs in one day are required on operational site visits. Climb assists or elevators are
NOT usually available on construction monitoring visits but may be available on operational site visits
Provide onsite training in all aspects of your work activities to other DNV hires as required
Support and participate in process improvement and innovation initiatives
Provide assistance to the turbine, storage, and solar teams in reviewing construction QA/QC for new builds and operational monthly reports for operational sites as requested

Position Qualifications:

What is Required

Bachelor s degree in engineering, or equivalent military and/or career experience + at least four years inspecting renewable energy projects in the field (and five years of relevant experience)
Field experience that may include but not limited to equipment testing, commissioning, renewable site construction, QAQC inspections
Understanding of electrical generation and electrical balance of plant components and commissioning procedures.
Understanding of reinforced concrete foundation systems for utility scale onshore wind turbines and/or common Solar PV foundation systems and geotechnical aspects of design
Willingness and ability to travel, up to 80% of the time
Must possess a valid driver s license and be able to rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required
Physical Requirements

- ability to lift up to 40 pounds; able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. in addition to transporting one s own luggage for multiple-day travel and push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and kneel with that which is lifted, carried or transported. Ability to comply with body weight limitations for turbine ladders and fall arrest systems. Ability to climb ladders in wind turbines wearing full fall arrest ha