Manager, Power Solutions Tech and Support at ATC Nigeria

SUMMARY:

• The Manager, Power Solutions Tech and Support is responsible for planning, implementation, and management of various strategic initiatives within the energy space.
• He or She will ensure that such agreed initiatives are executed with operational effectiveness and cost efficiency through to completion, as well as alignment to the strategic and business initiatives of ATC Nigeria and ATC Africa. Manager, Power Solutions Tech and Support will also be responsible for skills and knowledge transfer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Compile thorough site and power audit templates and continuously update accordingly. Coordinate and manage field teams that are responsible for the site and power audits.
• Analysis and verification of site and power audit reports received from field teams.
• Support field teams that are responsible for power efficiency projects.
• Support operational teams with an implementation plan to achieve the ATC Nigeria power strategy and related power efficiency projects.
• Support the Capital Projects team to deploy top-quality power projects such as solar sites and grid connections as per the budget within agreed timelines.
• Presenting technical recommendations to collocation tenants/amendments and ability to technically motivate and support the recommended changes. Align with business and provide support on colocation/amendments power requirements. Comprehensive power audit to ensure adequate capacity on all power infra (DG, Rectifiers, Batteries, Solar, etc.) for prospective colocation tenants and upgrades for existing partners.
• Ensure the development of power optimization, utility strategies, and power solutions, suitable and relevant to the market.
• Continued reduction in Gen run hours from improvement and reactivation of OPEX devices such as hybrids, PHCN, Solar, etc. Drive the optimization programs with internal and external stakeholders. Develop a process to continuously track power efficiencies on all sites and reduce overall generator run hours.
• Budgeting for power projects and any other power solutions and tracking against actuals meticulously and aligning to business objectives.
• Play a key role in ensuring all power data is available and accurate and the various power data sources are aligned.
• Techno-economic feasibility study for new solutions and drive for implementation
• Responsible for implementing ATC Design specifications and standardizing accordingly across the country.
• Interface and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders on relevant solutions, including, manufacturers and suppliers.
• Refurbishment of energy solutions to phase out obsolete systems to reduce power and fuel cost and improve power availability.
• Provide recommendations and solutions to power problems and assist with implementation and execution thereof. Compile a complete bill of materials (BOM) to support recommendations.
• Provide detailed AC/DC Power Upgrade designs and solutions to support customer requirements.

OTHER:

• Other duties as assigned by the line manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and manage the performance of the direct reports
• Proactively identify and resolve personnel issues in conjunction with Human Resources
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff, partnering with Human Resources. This includes onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Provide disciplined performance management for the team. Define and communicate annual goals, perform formal and informal performance reviews, and ensure changes and updates are communicated in a timely and professional manner.
• Create a strong collaborative team environment.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong problem-solving and resolution skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, ensuring that projects are clearly defined, systematically executed, and results-oriented.
• Ability to manage the various internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to identify problems on all relevant components of telecom site equipment and infrastructure
• Advanced data analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (specifically Excel and PowerPoint).
• Proven knowledge and ability to analyze and solve complex logical problem
• Adherence to Project Management best practices, processes, and standards within the organization are required.
• Established skills to coach and mentor less experienced Telecom Engineers
• Capable of working independently and delivering appropriate and timely feedback to senior team members and management as required
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive and high-volume environment
• Must be willing to travel and be available to provide support always.
• Must have good presentation skills and result oriented
• Ability to work with functional groups and different levels of employees throughout the ATC Nigeria organization to effectively and professionally achieve business results
• Strong follow-up skills; ability to organize applicable department timelines and follow up with internal and external customer needs as needed
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Strong organizational skills: the ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed-upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with both internal and external customers and vendors.
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high-quality solutions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree as an Electrical/Electronic Engineer (or similar)
• Minimum 6+ years’ experience in Telecommunications site operations management
• At least 4+ years’ experience in power designing and optimization.