Vice President, Technical at Enaro Energy

Job Description

• As the Technical lead, you will supervise the engineering design, procurement, construction and commissioning process, working with high quality partners to deliver fit-for-purpose mini-grids in multiple locations.
• You will also oversee operations & maintenance of the pilot mini-grid, ensuring component systems function within their operating envelopes while maintaining a high uptime. You will also implement a robust preventive maintenance program and facilitate quick response and remediation to unplanned outages.

Other Responsibilities

• Lifecycle project management of mini-grid project development.
• Assisting with site selection data analysis.
• Collecting data on the existing energy consumption patterns in each proposed location in support of the engineering design process.
• Coordinating the tender process for the procurement of partners, equipment and technical services for the projects.
• Coordinating the permitting processes with the primary construction contractors.
• Overseeing the development of policies and procedures in compliance with all standards applicable to the company, including NERC, NEMSA and REA standards.
• Supervising the statutory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes and ensuring it is delivered to a high quality.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Engineering or Operations & Maintenance in the utility sector.
• Experience required in either solar or natural gas based electricity generation with a willingness to learn about other generation technologies.
• Experience with operating or maintaining a grid (including mini-grids) will be an advantage.
• Experience delivering capital projects in the utility sector with a value >$1M. 
• Understanding of regulated energy markets and utility pricing.
• Understanding of the off-grid and mini-grid electricity systems.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering.
• Master’s Degree in related technical discipline preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in modern productivity tools including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail a must.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Flexibility and eagerness to lend a hand wherever needed, even if a specific task may fall outside the core job description.

Industry Experience:

• Utilities