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  • Posted: Aug 30, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • ENGIE is a leading global energy company that builds its businesses around a model based on responsible growth to take on energy transition challenges. We provide individuals, cities and businesses innovative solutions based on our expertise in 4 key sectors: independent power production, natural gas, renewable energy and energy efficiency services to a low...
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    Operations Manager

    Job Purpose/Mission

    • The Technical and Operations Manager will play a key role in the design and operation of mini-grids, as well as in the conduct of the main operational and digital innovations essential to the success of Engie Energy Access in Nigeria.
    • This is a unique leadership role of the Technical and Operations Team in ENGIE Energy Access Nigeria.

    Key Responsibilities, Deliverables and Activities

    Key Responsibilities

    • Structure and manage the operations team: recruit and train new employees, including local technicians in adding new connections and solving technical problems on mini-grids
    • Develop the budget, follow the monthly portfolio, and make end-of-month comments on the technical part
    • Be responsible for the application of the HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) standards of the ENGIE Group within the company
    • Provide training and awareness-raising for all the players who visit our sites, in particular employees and our subcontractors
    • Evaluate the technical feasibility of new innovative products and services: understand customer needs and propose solutions
    • Carry out a permanent technological watch
    • Ensure the continuous improvement of tools, best practices and internal skills

    Deliverables and Activities

    In development phase

    • Participate in carrying out mini-grid feasibility studies, in conjunction with the Headquarters Operations team: choice and sizing of PV equipment, site plans, simulation of the yield, electrical diagrams, sizing of storage systems and systems hybrids, etc.
    • Analyse the technical aspect of a tender specification.
    • Support the development of financial model assumptions (including the costing of Capex and Opex)
    • Write technical files in support of commercial offers for responses to calls for tenders
    • Ensure interaction with technical stakeholders, consultation of service providers and suppliers, and draft consultation specifications

    In Operation and Maintenance phase

    • Ensure proper functioning of mini-grids 24/7
    • Be responsible for the metering platform and the maintenance of smart meters
    • Establish the technical assistance strategy Plan and carry out preventive maintenance campaigns for sites
    • Train "Local Operators" on the technical tasks that they must perform on the sites: basic maintenance of the production unit, preventive maintenance, writing of reports on problems encountered.
    • Ensure that mobile payment, SMS communication to customers and the internet connection of the metering system are still functional
    • Ensure all sites are properly monitored, provide excellent service to our customers and are well maintained
    • Managed the utilization of other energy sources

    Required Skills & Experience

    • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or in another related field
    • Have at least 10 years of relevant experience in electricity and / or energy efficiency, including at least 5 years in a team management position
    • Have at least 5 years’ experience in power systems operations and maintenance
    • Be passionate about access to energy and improving the lives of rural communities
    • Be passionate about clean energies (preferably solar photovoltaics and batteries)
    • Be passionate about innovation and technology
    • Have advanced skills in quantitative analysis and master Excel and PowerBI
    • Be structured and have an eye for detail
    • Be able to meet deadlines, get organized and carry out several tasks in parallel
    • Have a proven ability to plan and achieve goals
    • Be able to work independently and demonstrate a great sense of initiative and sense of priorities
    • Have an entrepreneurial spirit and be able to work in a team
    • Have strong interpersonal skills to interface with all members of the Engie Energy Access team
    • Have excellent written and oral communication skills in English – French is an added advantage
    • Commit to upholding high standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
    • Demonstrate humility, honesty and flexibility

    Desired Skills & Experience

    • Have experience in the field of mini-grids
    • Have experience in the development and/or operation of digital tools

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Engie Africa on jobs.engie.com to apply

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