Husk Manager - Operations and Maintenance Jobs in Nigeria
Husk Manager - Operations and Maintenance Jobs in Nigeria
Role SummaryThe Manager, Operations & Maintenance is a leadership position responsible for organizing, motivating, and leading the operations team within the country.
This role is ultimately responsible for the projects and operation, safety, quality, efficiency, and customer experience of solar and biomass installation projects. Required to drive continuous improvement through operations in alignment with functional leadership.
The candidate will have a track record of proven leadership abilities (communication, relationship building, training & development, employee relations, performance management, etc.) as well as biomass/ solar installation knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with the Country Manager and other members of the Nigerian Management Team to deliver on business objectives.
Support the optimization of various Husk NG activities to ensure best practices are entrenched towards more efficient processes.
Support in driving “Best Practices” across the business. Once a “Best Practice” has been identified, ensure that the practice is visible nationally and to another subsidiary.
Support in negotiating solutions, resolve conflicts and provide solutions in the best interest of Husk Power Systems, and our clients and employees across potential mini grid (and other) locations.
Understand the priorities of the country operations and support the Country Team when necessary
Provide requisite support and inputs on building and aligning various company processes and policies according to global best practices.
Manage, motivate, and mentor Supervisors along with a variety of personnel involved in the installation and maintenance of solar projects to create a positive, constructive, and performance driven dynamic, while driving efficiencies.
Evaluate and manage the resources and processes required for the successful completion of solar and Bio Mass projects in Nigeria with relevant teams.
Ensures the focus on Safety, Quality, Customers Service, and Profitability
Uphold the importance of adhering to all safety practices, ensuring that each team member receives the proper safety training and equipment applicable to their position.
Plan and monitor the day to day running of the plants to ensure smooth progress.
Lead the Nigeria O&M Team in managing a portfolio of Solar PV/biomass plants, ensuring that all O&M works are undertaken in accordance with the contractual scope, efficiently and effectively.
Utilize data to drive decision making, process improvement, and uncover performance, cost or quality opportunities.
Understand and manage sites’ performance to key performance metrics.
Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Operations & Maintenance activities of all locations.
Qualifications
Does this sound like you?
Graduate from a leading institution with a related Degree in Engineering, Sciences or Social Sciences. Postgraduate degree and/or related professional qualifications, a plus.
3 - 5 years of work experience in Infra/telecom/energy/solar/ renewable energy etc where last 3 years working as Ops or project management.
A clearly defined strategic thought process and a continuous improvement mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
Must have experience managing and coordinating large multi-cultural teams towards achieving common goal and objectives.
This position requires risk analysis, critical thinking and the ability to provide time-bound solutions to the benefit of the company, and projects.
Lead by example and offer support/co-ordination to company workflow as required.
Operationally focused; detailed oriented but able to grasp big picture
Excellent skills with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Slack etc)
Business level fluency in major Nigerian
languages, a plus
Dependability, attention to detail, cooperation, stress tolerance, concern for others, initiative, leadership, self-control, and independence are the desired pre-requisites.
General Skills & Attributes
Ability to develop and update professional knowledge and skills quickly and efficiently. Ability to apply professional knowledge and skills in the advancement of business objectives.
Proven proactive approach to systems integration and management.
Quickly and successfully implements changes and improvements in operational activities and services. Effectively carries out tasks that are required by the Global Leadership and Nigeria Management team in addition to carrying out own role.
Adapts to changes in company strategy whilst developing own strategy to achieve personal goals of competently owning and managing processes.
Has a collaborative attitude and the ability to drive that through across other business units and work functions.
Understands company strategy and vision and is able to drive that through across to other employees across the organization.
Assesses own development needs and develops self to improve job performance and fulfil future potential. Contributes to the team ethos and instilling the values of Company.
The ability to evaluate and convey complex information to others in an effective manner through concise communication skills and clear presentation skills in both verbal and written contexts.
Should possess requisite skill sets- active listening, speaking, reading, comprehension, critical thinking, performance monitoring, time management, people management, material resource management, effective time management, judgment and decision making, teaching, coaching, and social awareness.
Should possess knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, customer and personal service, administration and management.
Physical Demands:
Could work in outdoor weather conditions at certain times
Have adequate visual and hearing acuity to follow instructions; and determine accuracy of the work assigned
Ability to work in rural, peri-urban locations as required
Ability to drive a vehicle during the normal course of business. Must possess a driver’s licence, maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check.
Also:
You are driven to support the delivery of business growth in a new market.
You have a robust industry network and understand effective client engagement practices.
You are an effective planner and have a strong orientation to process
You building strong relationship built on trust, and are a strong verbal communicator
You pride your communication skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Husk Manager - Operations and Maintenance Jobs in Nigeria
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