PowerGen Renewable Energy Operations and Maintenance Manager Jobs in Nigeria

PowerGen Renewable Energy Operations and Maintenance Manager Jobs in Nigeria

Company Description

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar projects in Africa. PowerGen is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and smarter grids to deliver power to all.

We uniquely combine our mission – to build Africa’s future energy system, while improving lives through smarter power – with technical, on-the-ground expertise and an innovative business model.

We build, own and operate AC micro-grids and C&I solar projects to bring power to residential, commercial and industrial customers.

With over 120 employees, a 7,500 sq. ft. workshop and headquarters in Nairobi, offices in Tanzania, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, PowerGen is building a company that is set to have an impact on the energy sector in Africa for years to come.

PowerGen’s Vision

The global energy system is evolving. A more distributed, smart, and clean electricity network is taking shape, which will displace the monodirectional, analog, fossil fuel-based system of the past.

With only half of the continent connected to electricity, the opportunity to build the energy system of the future in Africa today is enormous. PowerGen is building this future-ready grid in Africa, guided by our two-part mission:

Transform the lives of 600m people through smarter power.Build the energy system of the future in Africa.Our vision is to be the leading renewable utility in Africa by 2030.

Job Description

What You’ll Make Happen:

Oversee the operations, maintenance and optimization of assets to ensure optimal functionality of systems and consequently, customer satisfaction across all existing and future sites in Nigeria.

O&M Work Planning & Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Prepare work packages & scopes for O&M activities

Prepare cost-effective O&M plans, schedule, costs & manage technicians if required

Schedule, optimize, and execute preventive & predictive maintenance

Coordinate with design teams & OEM (original equipment manufacturers) vendors for equipment maintenance

Conduct performance QA & AC reviews on assets during construction & prior to handover

Conduct post project reviews to identify areas for future improvements

Drive the asset handover process and coordinate Project Execution (PX) and contractors to ensure commissioning and start up and asset handover documentation go smoothly

Responsible for annual budget setting and cost tracking

Responsible for annual schedules settings and tracking

Issue Resolution & Capacity Building

Document & resolve /escalate and close out issues within defined SLAs

Travel to project sites and vendor locations as assigned to perform all aspects of onsite installation, repair, maintenance, oversight & modification, only when required

Perform electric, hydraulic, mechanical and software component inspections, testing, repair & troubleshooting, in accordance with its specifications

Respond to emergency call outs

Build local capacity by training local technicians

Asset Monitoring & Reporting

Inspect & monitor daily asset performance

Plan, schedule and ensure execution of daily, weekly and monthly activities to ensure smooth operations of assets

Prepare dashboards,

reports, manuals, GoBy’s, process flows and training content as required

Provide timely written review reports from field operation, status and constructive feedback as requested

Ensure for timely submission of reports to regulator, government agencies and internal teams

Perform quality checks across asset delivery and optimization nodes

Ensure that all O&M activities performed at project sites comply with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) requirement, warranties and plans

Record and report all faults, deficiencies and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders

Coordinate with supply chain on warranty claims & waste disposal

Team Management & Intra-Team Collaboration

Oversee all O&M team members and technicians both on-site and office-based

Overall O&M team leader and manager

Setting KPIs, conducting performance reviews and continuous development of the team

Intra-team coordination with each of the following teams: Customer, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Project Management & Installation

Qualifications

You Already Have:

BSc. Electrical Engineering

COREN license

At least five years experience (with at least 2 years experience at similar job)

People management skills

Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design / construction practices

Knowledge of of Nigerian Electricity Health and Safety Code

Knowledge of O&M of HT equipment & transmission line

Readiness for field visits and ability to travel

Ability to work on-call during off-shift hours

Ability to innovate and solve problems

Highly organized and detail oriented

Experience and proven ability to collaborate across teams

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

Practiced flexibility to lend a hand wherever needed, especially in installation

Enthusiasm in working in the field of renewable energy!

What Excites You:

Intense attention to detail and managing multiple and varied work streams at the same time

Working collaboratively with many internal teams across multiple countries and offices to drive growth and operational excellence

A fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Medical benefit

Pension​

Performance bonus


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; PowerGen Renewable Energy Operations and Maintenance Manager Jobs in Nigeria


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