Utility-scale EPCM services

Engineering Office

During the procurement and construction phases, One Hub Energy will be responsible for preparing all necessary technical documents, drawings and specifications. This will consist of:

Construction engineering and as-built: It will include all construction engineering and as-built documentation, technical specifications, BOQs (Bills of Quantities), and the certified technical project.

 

2. Supply and installation services - bid management:

One Hub Energy will conduct a pre-selection round, providing a list of installation companies and equipment suppliers for the client to consider during the bidding process. In addition, the technical documentation required for the tendering of various jobs will be prepared and the client will be provided with technical-economic comparisons of the bids received, together with our recommendations.

Drafting of RFQs and preparation of technical annexes to be considered in the bidding process.

Preparation of budget templates.

Validation of the list of subcontractors to be used on the project for construction work.

Launching and managing tenders, leading question and answer rounds.

Evaluation of bids and technical and economic comparison of the proposals received.

Review of the schedules received during the bidding process.

Support to the client in the contracting of works or the acquisition of equipment, with particular attention to issues related to guarantees, market prices, subcontractors' insurance, suggested penalties and work acceptance procedures.

 

Construction management:

Construction management by One Hub Energy will include:

Project planning and scheduling: Development of detailed schedules, definition of milestones, key dates, and resource allocation.

Supervision and coordination: Daily monitoring of the progress of the works, coordination between the different subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and regulations.

Change and risk management: Identification and assessment of potential risks, implementation of risk mitigation plans and management of project scope change requests.

Resource and logistics management: Coordination of material supply and delivery, ensuring the availability of the necessary manpower and equipment.

Contract and subcontract management: Administration of contracts with subcontractors, negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes, and supervision of contract performance.

Financial management: Control and monitoring of the project budget, ensuring compliance and follow-up of payments to subcontractors.

Communication and reporting: Preparation of progress reports for clients and stakeholders, facilitation of coordination and progress meetings, and management of project documentation.

Engineering support: Technical office support during the construction phase.

 

4. Supervision and quality control:

The objective of this task is to guarantee the control and quality assurance of all activities during construction:

Quality Control Plan (QCP): Describes the procedures, standards and quality criteria to be applied on the project. It includes the responsibilities of the quality control team and the inspection and testing activities.

Verification of subcontractor activities: Ensure that subcontractors perform activities correctly and in accordance with QA/QC procedures and technical specifications, which define the requirements and quality criteria for materials, equipment and construction methods to ensure compliance with the project design.

Perform required inspections: Perform inspections of completed work in accordance with the Inspection and Testing Procedures (ITP), which describe the specific inspections and tests to be performed during construction, including test methods, acceptance criteria and inspection frequencies.

Manage non-conformances: Manage non-conformances with various subcontractors and provide periodic reports to the client's project manager.

 

5. Optional project manager

Ensures that the project complies with legal, technical and safety regulations, acting as technical authority throughout the construction process:

Project Management: Supervises the approved construction project within the framework of administrative permits, including additional modifications. Ensures that the construction process follows approved plans, safety standards and material specifications, and inspects progress at various stages of construction.

Final Work Certificate: Sign the Final Work Certificate.

Change Coordination: Manage any design or scope changes throughout the project.

 

6. Health and Safety Coordination

Ensures compliance with all safety measures during the planning and execution of construction projects. This function is essential to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. This function is legally mandatory for construction projects in Spain, ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations (Royal Decree 1627/1997).

 

Elaboration of the Health and Safety Plan (HSP): Adapt it to the specific conditions of the work and ensure compliance with current regulations.

Risk assessments: Conducting risk assessments before and during the project, identifying potential hazards and proposing prevention and control measures.

Coordination of preventive activities: Ensure that all companies and subcontractors involved in the project follow the established safety guidelines.

Compliance monitoring: Ensure that all workers, equipment and processes comply with applicable occupational health and safety regulations.

Training and safety sessions: Organization and conduct of health and safety training sessions for workers, ensuring that they are informed and prepared to prevent accidents.

Site access control: Implement access control measures to allow entry only to duly authorized personnel.

Incident Book Management: Keeping and recording incidents in the Incident Book and notifying the competent health and safety authority of any incident.

Advice in the event of an accident: Provide guidance on measures to be taken in the event of an accident, as well as during inspections and actions carried out by the competent health and safety authority.

Coordination of safety and health meetings: Facilitate meetings with the designated safety and health representatives for each contractor or subcontractor on site.

 

7. Environmental monitoring management

Ensures that the project complies with environmental regulations and sustainability practices. The main objective is to confirm that the requirements of the environmental authorities are met during construction, operation and decommissioning of projects.

• Periodically monitor environmental conditions during all phases of the project and ensure that the compensatory and corrective measures indicated in the environmental permits are followed during construction.
• Provide monthly reports to be submitted to the authorities to demonstrate compliance with permits, ensuring transparency of environmental practices.

 

8. Commissioning supervision:

Ensures that the hot and cold commissioning phase is carried out correctly and in accordance with applicable contracts, rules and regulations. At the end of the tests, the results will be reviewed and an opinion will be issued including One Hub Energy's recommendation to accept or reject the work performed. In case of rejection, One Hub Energy will explain the reasons and the corrective actions to be taken.

• Management of hot and cold tests performed by subcontractors and equipment suppliers (SAT). Review and analysis of test reports.
• Management of OCA regulatory testing. Review and analysis of test reports.
• Management of the plant start-up process, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Review and validation of the subcontractor's punch list for transfer to the O&M team at handover.

 

9. Administrative process for commissioning

Carry out administrative formalities with the TSO (REE), the DNO (Endesa, I-DE, etc.) and the various authorities (central, regional, municipal) on behalf of the customer. These formalities include, among others:

Commissioning process with the TSO (REE):

• Processing of EON (Operational Energization Notification), ION (Initial Operational Notification), ApesP (Pre-operational Test Approval), First Injection Certificate and, finally, FON (Final Operational Notification).
• Management and processing of all associated sub-processes, such as connection point registration, communication test supervision, inspection and verification of the measurement point and CIL certificate processing.

Administrative process:

• Processing of the previous administrative authorization/end of operation
• Pre-registration / final registration on Raipee
• Processing of the Activity License (Municipal)
• Processing of the return of Economic Guarantees

Process with the distribution company:

• Application for the CTA and obtaining the CUPS for generation and ancillary services (SSAA).
• Support with the ancillary services supply contract (SSAA).