Solar Engineer at PPC Limited

Job Responsibilities 

• Survey and generate Bill of material for Solar PV energy systems, Engineering concept write up and drawing for Tender Submission.
• Generate and analyze data to identify and resolve performance issues in any Solar PV farm
• Manage and maintain all solar assets to minimize power downtime to the barest minimum and in turn maximize revenue generation
• Must be proficient in energy storage systems (ESS), battery management systems (BMS), and grid-tied/off-grid systems
• Ability to carry out energy audits and optimized solar system performance for maximum efficiency
• Must have a strong technical and business development skills in the renewable energy sector.
• Analysis and coordination of project designs documents for the effective delivery of the project by the project team
• Coordination of engineering Designs for new opportunities (Design Drawing, Solution Description Document etc.)
• Project Management: Providing project initiatives and conduct success-functional reviews (Milestones and Deliverables), follow project implementation Processes and Management
• Business Development and support in technical areas
• Support Tendering & Bid preparation Unit
• Develop operations plan and direct overall activities to assist in achieving total installation and deployment objectives
• Ensure and monitor project progress and/or delays and take corrective steps so as to meet Projects deadline.
• To implement/follow proper QA/QC procedures by maintaining and following Project QA/QC Manual
• To lead and mentor a team of Solar PV, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers on Site so as to obtain best results in line with the agreed goals.
• To oversee and enforce the implementation of HSE by Sub-Contractors
• To provide timely reports on project progress.

Key Performance Indicators

• Successful design and implementation of solar PV and ESS systems
• Successful management of installed bases of the solar PV and ESS systems
• Attend meeting with client together with Business development case by case bases
• Provide Engineering solutions to meet client’s requirements within a reasonable budget.
• Coordinate adequate design drawing and documents to meet up client’s requirement adequately in minimal time for survey, design and Generation of BOM. Timely and workable Bill of materials with and work with the procurement department for cost-estimation where necessary.
• Manage and realize project quality, Scope, Schedule of work as stipulated in the signed contract.

Job Specifications
Education: 

• B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related field

Professional Qualification:

• MNSE – Corporate member of Nigeria Society of Engineers
• COREN – Registered Engineer Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
• Any other relevant professional bodies.

Experience:

• 5 years Minimum in Solar PV field
• Hands on experience in Project management.

Key Competencies Requirements:
Technical:

• Robust, implementable, Robust and Cost Effective Engineering designs and solutions
• Proper Documentation and appropriate reporting vertically and horizontal communication
• Project management
• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Project Problem identification and Solution
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• Understanding of budget control.

Behavioral:

• Ability to lead team as well as good team player
• Goal/standard Setting and adequate planning
• Resourceful
• Good Communication skills with clarity
• Logical thinking with creative problem - solving ability
• Great attention to detail
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to work well with others and lead a team
• A good understanding of business acumen
• Technical skills relevant to the project management