Offshore Wind
WTG Pre-Assembly Site Representative Our client is looking for a WTG Pre-Assembly Site Representative to join their team, the Site Representative shall be present at the Pre-assembly site to observe activities associated with receipt, transportation, assembly and erection and load-out of the WTG components as well as any backloading activities to site. They shall monitor, record and report activities in order to pre-empt or notify the WTG package team aware of issues that may impact the current or future works, particularly with regards to e.g. safety, quality, performance, procedural and contractual compliance and programme. They shall act as the main point of contact for all activities at site, interfacing with other parties and managing the site meetings as required to support the works. The Site Representative shall also support the wider WTG package in any matters relating to the Pre-assembly site. Skillset/Experience
Experience (minimum of 2-years) providing similar services in offshore renewables (preferably under an EPCI Contract environment);
An excellent understanding of construction practices including but not limited to heavy lifting/transport (LOLER Reg’s), marine management, completion/sub assembly activities and inspection experience. Proven experience in site management of pre-assembly/marshalling ports is essential;
Experience in site safety management is essential;
Experience in Wind Turbine Generator systems and equipment is essential;
Experience in mechanical and electrical fit-out;
Experience in quality assurance activities and performing inspection walk-downs;
An ability to read and understand technical documents and observe operations to ensure that the Contractor is working to their accepted documentation;
Conversant with international codes, procedures and specifications relevant to offshore construction activities;
An understanding of the appointed roles under CDM (2015) and UK Health and Safety requirements;
Previous experience of:
Work preparation and sequence planning
Simultaneous Operations assessment
Health and safety oversight
Quality management
Environmental management
Deliverables – 2 or 3 by end of project
Contributed to the successful execution of the Pre-assembly site works, assisting the WTG package team in pre-empting and mitigating risks to the works
Observed, monitored and reported on all aspects of critical works performed at the Pre-assembly site
Co-ordinated and managed all activities at the Pre-assembly site
Qualifications (Mandatory)
CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) accredited
All GWO’s including medical with Chester step test would be advantageous
IOSH Managing Safely or CITB SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths as a minimum
Qualifications (Preferred)
CDM awareness training or proven competency
LOLER awareness training or proven competency
PUWER awareness training or proven competency
IT proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet)
Client representative training or similar
Authority The Site Representative may not be granted access to observe all works at the Pre-assembly site since the client have no CDM responsibilities to undertake. Access will be pre-agreed between the client and the Site Representative notified accordingly. As such the Site Representative shall not demand access when this has not been pre-agreed. The Site Representative must not call themselves ‘Client Reps’ and must not step over the line, in regard to CDM duty holder responsibilities e.g. do not instruct Contractors, accept or approve Contractor RAMS or procedures. The Site Representative has no contractual authority, except for the authority to intervene or stop the operation in case of safety, quality infringements or the procedures are not being followed by the Contractor.
