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Construction Engineer - Electrical Works

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Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Construction Engineer - Electrical Works to join us in our mission to contribute to a greener future. The role is a part of our excellent team based in Skellefteå. By joining us, you will be a key player in contributing to build one of the first large scale European battery factories.

About the job

Construction Engineer supervise the construction activities assigned to third party contractors, and ensures compliance with schedule, costs, quality, health, safety and environmental protection requirements.

Specifically, Electrical Works Construction Engineer shall have solid background in installation and pre-commissioning and energization of electrical systems and components on construction projects. The Construction Engineer shall oversee the installation and pre-commissioning of these systems for the production of Cathode Active Materials, Waste Water Treatment and utilities distribution, ensuring compliance with electrical codes, standards and safety regulations. Relevant experience needed includes, but is not limited to, the following: cable containment, power distribution, lighting, equipotential boding, LV and HV switchgears, MCCs and VFDs.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Supporting the CM in preparing and updating of construction schedules that meet Northvolt’s project objectives;
  • Ensuring the most suitable solutions in terms of assembly sequences, works scheduling, constructability, feasibility, etc.;
  • Coordinating the site activities of contractors including interfaces with other ongoing projects and departments within Northvolt Ett site.
  • Checking construction progress weekly, identifying any critical aspects and requesting the necessary actions from the Contractor concerned (including for pre-fabrication shops)
  • Checking the adequacy of personnel and equipment belonging to the contractors, promoting any actions required to achieve objectives
  • Interfacing with Northvolt vendors, including reviewing their documentation and deliveries for compliance as well as installation and integration at site. If necessary participate/support in FATs as well as SATs
  • Verifying that works are correctly carried out, in accordance with project documentation, notifying Engineering of problems encountered in the field and contribute to the identification and implementation of the suitable solution
  • Attending the tests, controls and inspections carried out by Contractor and it sub-contractors, checking conformity required by Northvolt specifications, European Norms & Directives and National Standards (including ATEX where applicable);
  • Ensuring the orderly collection and management of written records of inspections, controls and test results by Main Contractor for the purpose of approvals of mechanically completed plant systems;
  • Participating in determining corrective actions and then ensuring correct implementation of the activities for resolving cases of nonconformity;
  • Facilitate the handover of completed systems to the Northvolt Commissioning and/or Facilities teams.
  • Ensuring, with the support of the Northvolt HSE Team the field control of HSE aspects, also with reference to activities developed by Contractors/Suppliers;
  • Notifying the CM of problems and deviations that cannot be settled directly
  • Assisting the CM and Project Manager with tasks related to Change Management, including problems concerning claims or price revisions submitted by the contractors.

Apply with CV in English or your complete LinkedIn profile.

Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.

Please note that candidates considered for employment with NV may be subject to a mandatory background check process.

Please note that any applications submitted via email or direct messaging will not be considered.

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