Engineering Manager at RS Hunter Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Design and conceptualize Power Plant either grid or embedded generation
• Conceptualize integration of power plants with distribution network
• Power plant project costing
• Sizing and selection of electricity generation equipment

Provide technical inputs into Power Purchase Agreement ( PPA)

Key Roles and Responsibilities  

• Lead Engineer writing in technical proposal for power generation and distribution.
• Lead Engineer in Power Audit and Load Profile Simulation
• Lead Engineer in technical due diligence
• Provide technical scope of work for evacuation studies
• To ensure power plants are built in accordance with international standards
• To ensure engines are loading in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) specifications.
• Knowledgeable in selection of electrical fittings for Hazardous and Non- Hazardous areas
• Project costing, CAPEX, OPEX, etc.
• Overhead and underground distribution network design
• One line diagrams conceptualizing  
• Key Performance Indicators
• Financial Perspective
• Equipment sizing and selection based on Life Cycle Cost (LCC) principle
• Ready to learn and exhibit relevant power economic principles in commercial proposal simulation              
• Customer Perspective
• Cost saving solution
• Relevance of technical solution to the customer’s request
• Guaranteed performance of plant availability must be maintained
• Planned maintenance executed at the appropriate time
• Customer satisfaction levels
• Internal Processes Perspective
• Training of subordinates
• Development of computer software for performance enhancement
• Team player
• Employee Perspective
• Adherence of relevant international standards
• Honesty in project budgeting
• Ability to work alone or with minimum supervision

Requirements

REQUIREMENT

• Skills/Knowledge
• Engineering Design which includes one line diagrams, process and power equipment
• generation facilities selection, Load flow, transient and steady state studies; bus bar short-circuit  and continuous rating calculation and protection coordination and selectivity studies.
• Transformer ( from 0.415V to 33KV) and generators sizing and protection
• Simple cycle, combine cycle, cogeneration and tri-generation concepts
• Good knowledge of reciprocating gas engine and gas turbine driven generators’ load performance during transient (impact loading) and steady states conditions
• Good knowledge of power generation equipment parameters
• Area Classifications for hazardous and non-hazardous areas.
• Good knowledge of 11/33KV substation design and operation.
• Cause and Effect or SAFE chart for HAZOP Analysis based on API 14C, etc.
• Ability to proffer engineering solution for customers request
• Ability to analyse an existing electrical network or one-line diagram and improve upon it
• Proficiency in computer software for electrical network analysis, project scheduling and management

Communication (Written/Oral)

• Ability to convey information in clear, unambiguous terms to employees, management and other stakeholders to facilitate achievement of goals and objectives of the subsidiaries at all times.
• Systematic Thinking/Problem Solving
•  Ability to think methodically
•  Ability to think outside the box and approach issues - solution-minded
• Attributes
• Good leadership qualities
• Proactive decision making
• Tact and diplomacy
• Multi-tasking and deadline oriented
• Good communicator
• Trustworthy
• Education and Experience.
• Minimum of 10years post-graduate experience with not less than 8 years relevant experience in a similar position
• A good first degree in Electrical Engineering. at least 2nd Class lower
• Professional qualification – Membership of Nigerian Society of Engineers, COREN

Age – 35 to 40 years