Overview
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.
Job Position: Operations and Maintenance Manager
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria
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
Job Requirements
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!
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Additional Information
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
- Learning & development allowance