Senior Solar Energy Engineer at Jocaro Nigeria Limited

Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections and perform detailed load audits.
• Design and install complete inverter and solar power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faulty inverters and other electronic components.
• Develop technical design specifications and functional requirements for solar energy systems and components.
• Perform detailed analyses and simulations of solar power systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Lead technical teams in the installation of solar and hybrid systems across all company branches.
• Provide expert consultation on components of solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, trackers, and meteorological stations.
• Service and maintain electrical systems integrating solar arrays with grid power.
• Manage on-site installations, repairs, maintenance, and testing tasks to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols for all solar installations.
• Contribute to technical feasibility studies, siting, performance assessments, and strategic planning for renewable energy projects.
• Continually enhance tools, methodologies, and processes to improve installation efficiency and system performance.
• Stay up to date with new technologies in renewable energy and integrate them into company practices.
• Provide expert support for energy production estimates, system optimization, and component modeling.
• Be available for travel nationwide as project needs dictate.
• Execute additional duties as assigned by management.

Training & Development:

• Train and mentor trainees and junior engineers on solar installations and renewable energy systems.
• Design new training modules and renewable energy courses tailored for the company’s learning division (JNL).

Sales & Business Development:

• Actively source and develop new clientele to grow the company’s market share.
• Generate high-quality leads aligned with company revenue goals and target markets.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Oversee and drive operations of the Renewable Energy Department across all branches.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for the renewable energy team.
• Coordinate cross-branch renewable energy activities to ensure consistency in delivery and performance.
• Participate in high-level management meetings and contribute to business strategy and decision-making.
• Build strong performance evaluation and communication systems for technical and sales teams, including authorized representatives.
• Establish a culture of goal accountability and continuous improvement within the department.
• Execute any additional strategic tasks as assigned by executive management.

Requirements
Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of inverter and solar power systems.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques used in electrical and solar system installation and maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic skills in inverter and electronic component troubleshooting.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks (e.g., lifting panels, climbing ladders, confined spaces).
• Solid understanding of international and local standards in solar energy system design and installation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and team coordination skills.