Solar Engineer / Engineering Manager at Sunray Ventures

Description

• The Solar Engineer shall be responsible for the complete sales process. Starting with developing a sales opportunity to installation of a system and ending with operation and maintenance.
• Direct reports: This position may have Solar technicians directly report to them.

Key Responsibilities
Sales Engineering:

• Leads client conversations through emails, phone calls and in person meetings
• Performs energy audits on client sites
• Design of PV systems (on grid, off grid, hybrid).
• Develops sales proposals to drive the sales process
• Prepare and submit tender documents (specifications, Bill of Quantities, drawings, etc.) and designs as per requirements.
• Drives the sales process from proposal to getting a signed contract
• Works with legal department to draft sales contract

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
• 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

Service:

• Actively monitors installed site performance and creates monthly report for client
• Serves as the first line of contact for client complaints
• Resolves site issues remotely and through site visits
• Ensures customer satisfaction

General:

• Assist in market research and identify solar energy projects throughout Nigeria
• 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.

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
• At least 2 years (5 years for Engineering Manager) of Engineering experience, preferably in the solar industry
• Work well in a team environment & have good communication skills
• Solar Energy training certificate from Lagos Energy Academy preferred
• French language proficiency is an advantage
• Flexible to travel domestically and Internationally

Working conditions:

• Approximately 50% 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.

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