Technical Manager at Powergen Engineering Limited

Job Description
The Technical Manager will be responsible for supervising installation and maintenance of generators sold by Powergen Ltd as well as ensuring quality service delivery of all maintenance contracts held by the company with clients.

Other functions include but are not limited to the following:
Maintenance and Installation:

• Oversee all installations and maintenance of all generators sold by Powergen Ltd
• Plan and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment.
• Provides maintenance services for clients.

Technical Support & Customer Relationship Management:

• Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education, and after-sales support services
• Making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product meets client needs
• Manages technical resources to ensure they are within budget and project schedule
• managing and interpreting customer requirements in order to develope long-term relationships with clients.

Project Management:

• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
• Confer with management and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Tracking projects, Conducting performance reviews

Marketing and Sales Support:

• Managing client quotations and administering client accounts
• Meeting regular After-sales projections
• Supporting marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events
• Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts

Qualifications and Attributes
Our preferred candidate should possess the following:

• A university degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (with major or bias in power)
• 7-10 years experience especially in power or related sector or industry.
• At least 3 years experience in a supervisory/ management role (especially in power or electrical sector)
• Extensive hands-on experience in power generators or plants installation.
• Proven track record in managing and directing a skilled, and semi-skilled technical work force
• Strong leadership qualities with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Willingness to travel.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced and changing market environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, plus a good working knowledge of AUTOCAD or related softwares.
• Experience in the packaged power or related sector is an advantage.
• Proactive and energetic with eye for details
• A valid driver’s license.

Remuneration
Attractive and competitive with industry standards.