Senior Coordinator, Operations Engineering (Electrical Maintenance) at eHealth Systems Africa

Purpose of the position

• The Senior Coordinator, Operations Engineering (Electrical Maintenance) is to ensure the overall functionality and performance of all electrical systems, components and equipment including motors, lighting, power generators, solar panels, inverter systems and transformers.
• This is to be achieved through planned maintenance arrangements and swift response to corrective maintenance needs.
• He/She will oversee the maintenance and provision of power through renewable or sustainable sources of energy, including wind and solar power.
• The Senior Coordinator, Operations Engineering will oversee the design, development, and evaluation of power-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency and contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

What you’ll do

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises electrical maintenance service and repairs of equipment and fixtures such as motors, lighting, power generators and transformers.
• Supervises staff of the electrical maintenance team
• Combine renewable energy production with existing power systems
• Assist with the design, development and build renewable energy technologies
• Coordinate the design and selection of electrical equipment to be used by the organization
• Check site and ground conditions for the installation of power generation/management equipment
• Negotiate service agreements and manage associated costs and revenues/review or energy purchase agreements.
• Keep up to date with legislation and environmental standards and make sure the systems and processes comply.
• Develop technical expertise in all matters to do with energy and environmental control.
• Possess good knowledge of the National Electrical Code and other applicable standards and regulations
• Prepare project reports and other program or technical documentation.
• Install energy management routines for building automation systems.
• Conduct job site observations, field inspections, or sub-metering to collect data for energy conservation analyses.
• Perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning
• Monitor and analyze energy consumption.
• Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures.
• Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or day lighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
• Oversee design or construction aspects related to energy such as energy engineering, energy management, and sustainable design.
• Proactive maintenance of existing renewable energy systems, fine-tune and resolve issues as they arise.
• Identify energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation.
• Conduct research or collect data on renewable or alternative energy systems or technologies such as solar thermal and photovoltaic energy.
• Provide consultation to clients or other engineers on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, energy management control systems, lighting or daylighting design, sustainable design, and energy auditing.
• May frequently travel between company worksites.
• Present a professional demeanor at all times. Approach others in a tactful manner. React well under pressure. Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accept responsibility for own actions. Follow through on commitments.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training classes and supervision.
• Adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to eHealth Africa Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the field

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in electrical engineering, renewable engineering, or any relevant area is required.
• Minimum of Five (5) years prior experience in a related field and industry, preferably within NGOs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project management experience is required.
• Ability to work with multiple areas within the organization to get business objectives, data requirements, etc.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and deliver within tight timelines while being flexible in adapting to new roles.
• The post holder will be required to be proactive, resilient and able to work in a challenging and rapidly changing environment. There may be times when an employee is required to work outside working hours i.e. evening / weekends.
• There may be occasional need to travel to locations outside Kano metropolis including throughout Northern Nigeria.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.

Language Ability

• English is the spoken and written language. Fluency in local Hausa is an advantage.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and the general public.