Assistant Project Manager PDU (Internship)

Location: Cork, Munster, ie Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, and gas-fired power. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations and has around 6,200 employees in 20 countries.

Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution.

The business area European Wind and Solar (E) is responsible for development and ownership of wind and solar assets in Europe. The business area is also responsible for the project execution of large projects in Statkraft, the group procurement function and development of new business opportunities.

We are currently looking to recruit a Solar/Wind Project Manager Assistant (Intern Role) on a six month internship to strengthen the business area’s Project Delivery Unit. The team is responsible for the delivery of large-scale onshore wind and solar projects across Ireland

Job Description

As an Assistant to the Solar/Wind Project Manager; your main responsibilities will help to manage the pre-construction and construction of our solar & wind projects to include;

Assist in organising, leading and ensuring effective management and administration of the Project

Assist with coordinating the project team including external consultants, contractors, and service providers

Assist with ensuring continuous planning and follow up of cost, time and quality & reporting on projects status to senior management

Assist with the implementation of the Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and ensure HSE compliance including Project Health & safety monitoring, reporting & development, including managing planning & environmental permit conditions for the project

Assist with ensuring internal communication, co-operation, and co-ordination between the different staff members of the Project and with other parties with interface to the Project (Region, Country and Corporate)

Assist with ensuring efficient and regular project meetings and recording of minutes and agreed actions. This includes (but is not limited to) general internal project reporting, tracking of project spend & progress, tracking of project payments & variations and various project management documentation compilation and maintenance

Assist with managing the tendering processes for small and large works packages

Assist with managing the inputs from technical design team to finalize the design of the projects

Attend site as required to ensure successful delivery.

Assist with utilising Statkraft internal tools for payments, project tracking, safety, contract management, risk management etc

General contribution to the competence of the construction team for wind and solar renewable energy projects in Statkraft. Contribute to the business in other areas as required i.e. looking at how the Project Delivery Unit functions and map its processes and work streams.

Qualifications

Current Student of an Electrical / Engineering related college course

Team Player

Ability to work within a team and as an individual

Excellent communication skills in English

Strong Interest in Renewable Energy

Additional Information

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.