#SustyJobs: Solar Project Engineer/Engineering Manager

Daystar Power Group is a pan-African provider of solar power solutions, offering its systems on a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), fixed monthly fee lease or buy-out basis. All our solutions are accompanied by comprehensive maintenance services, to ensure the solutions run 365 days a year.

The firm is currently operational in Ghana and Nigeria and is looking to engage competent and experienced Project Engineers to execute projects in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management
  • Develops a project plan to execute a sales contract
  • Design and plan solar power installations;
  • Leads the supply chain process to order parts internationally and locally
  • Leads and trains the solar installers
  • Conduct quality assurance of technical installations of both Daybreak Power’s team as well as the installations of our technical partners;
  • Direct, coordinate and supervise the installations of solar power solutions;
  • Trains client on how to operate and optimally use the system
• Field Service
  • Resolves site issues remotely and through site visits
  • Ensures customer satisfaction
• General
  • Develop standard operating procedures and HSE standards for solar installation work.
  • Develop and coach technical staff to meet the objectives of Daybreak Power Solutions Limited in Nigeria;
  • Introduce best-engineering practices in the company to ensure it is at the forefront of innovation and good management practices
  • Review technological trends in the local and global energy sector;
  • Liaise with regulatory and governmental institutions as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Preferably Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical
• Must be proud of your work, take ownership, and be passionate about quality of workmanship
• Must have prior experience installing AC coupled solar systems, Battery inverters, and generators
• At least 3 years (5 years for Engineering Manager) of Engineering experience in the solar industry
• PMP Certificate a plus
• Work well in a team environment & have good communication skills
• French language proficiency is an advantage
• Flexible to travel domestically and Internationally

Working conditions

Approximately 30% of time shall be spent in an office environment. The remaining time shall be spent in the field.

Physical requirements

The Engineer shall be capable of lifting up to 20kg; stand for an extended period of time; work in outdoor environment.

Direct reports

This position may have Solar technicians directly report to them.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues;
• Unlimited career opportunities – depending on achievements and personal development;
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast growing company.