Project Engineer at Daystar Power Energy Solution

Key responsibilities:

Project Management

• Develop project plan to execute sales contract.
• Design and plan solar and related power installations.
• Direct, coordinate and supervise solar and related power installations.
• Lead supply chain process to order parts locally and internationally.
• Conduct quality assurance of technical installations.
• Identify, electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with PV and related power installations and proffer mitigation measures

Sales Engineering

• Conduct energy audits on client’s site.
• Lead technical client conversations through email, phone calls and in person meetings.
• Design solar PV systems (on-grid, off grid, hybrid).
• Support in technical sales process.

Service

• Performing routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of solar and related power installations.
• Resolve site issues remotely and through site visits.
• Actively monitor performance of installed site and provide written report on events.

General

• Implement standard operating procedures and HSE standards for solar installation work.
• Review technological trends in the local and global energy sector.
• Develop and coach technical staff.
• Assist in market research and identify energy projects in Ghana.

Working condition

• Approximately 30% of time shall be spent in office environments with the remaining time in the field.

Requirements

Education:

•  Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in Electrical Engineering roles and managing large scale and industrial projects in the solar industry (preferred) or power industry.

Professional Membership: 

• Preferably a professional engineer with NSE, COREN and engineering certifications

Language Proficiency:

• English.

Character:

• Proven leadership experience
• Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Good communication skills and ability to lead and work well in teams.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.
• Attention to details and extraordinary oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to adapt, learn and grow with the company.
• High level of integrity
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a group.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.

PMP Certification is a plus.

HSE certification is an advantage.

Flexible to travel domestically and internationally.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) – report writing and analysis.77

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.