Civil Production Foreman

Location

Pozo Almonte, Chile

Mission

In Zelestra, we are looking for a Production Foreman for the Civil discipline to join the construction phase of a photovoltaic solar plant in the Tarapacá Region. Your main mission will be to lead the construction management of the discipline, overseeing both in-house personnel and contractors in the execution and review of civil works within a production environment. You will identify and promptly address deviations to ensure that the process progresses within expected timelines, ensuring efficient and safe execution of all civil works in compliance with current regulations, safety standards, quality, environmental requirements, and Zelestra's guidelines

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the contractual management with external suppliers and service contractor companies within the discipline, ensuring that actions, deliverables, and services provided meet the commitments and standards stipulated in the contract, both in terms of timeliness and quality.
• Coordinate the progress and priorities of the discipline in conjunction with other areas, optimizing processes, time usage, and resources.
• Lead the civil discipline team, overseeing their progress, providing timely feedback on their performance, and supporting supervisors to enhance their performance and contribution to the team.
• Maintain systematic records of the progress of work carried out by the civil discipline and prepare production and performance reports.
• Schedule and coordinate execution activities and inspections of civil works to ensure their operation according to the established plan.
• Monitor the execution of civil works, identifying deviations and intervening promptly in the resolution of problems that may arise.
• Lead the discipline's response to unforeseen events and contingencies, in coordination with other areas.
• Evaluate the progress of the plan in the development of civil discipline work and raise alerts for delays or potential risks to the fulfillment of the schedule, regarding deadlines, costs, and/or materials management.
• Verify inventories of inputs, supplies, and equipment for the discipline, promptly informing the responsible area of any shortages and/or requirements to ensure the discipline has the necessary resources for work progress.
• Provide technical advice to other areas regarding the civil discipline.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during the execution of work.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Civil Works or related field.
• 5 years of experience in roles of similar responsibility in construction projects within the civil discipline.
• 3 years of experience in related roles, specifically in renewable energy companies.
• Experience in utility-scale solar project construction is highly valued.
• Skills in:
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
  • Class B driver's license  
  • Reading and understanding contracts related to coordinated work tasks
  • Activity planning
• AutoCAD (advance)
• Microsoft Office (advance)
• Availability to work on-site at a construction project in the Tarapacá Region (Pozo Almonte).

What we offer

• Health Insurance.
• Join a high-performance team in a significant renewable energy project.
• Benefits according to market standards.

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