Job Vacancies at Jaza Energy

Job Summary:

• The Inventory Lead is a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who oversees and manages all aspects of inventory management within our organization. The Inventory Lead will ensure accurate tracking, efficient organization, and timely replenishment of inventory, optimizing operations while minimizing costs. This role is critical for maintaining smooth operations, reducing stock discrepancies, and ensuring inventory aligns with business goals.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the inspection of the warehouse facilities, regular operations, checking the stock records and update reports for the same.
• Monitor the inbound & outbound activities, supervising the routine functioning of the 3rd party logistics provider.
• Understanding the flow of inventory, assisting in highlighting stock replenishment issues.
• Ensuring the 3PL provider implements the health & safety programs at the warehouse.
• Undertaking the monthly records of vendor materials receipts and issues and carrying out monthly reconciliation of inventory balances on the balance sheet
• Suggesting programs for warehouse betterment and for transporting the goods in effective manner.
• Coordinates receiving, documentation, storage, and shipping of materials.
• Checks freight bills and purchase orders against the physical shipment, inspects shipments to ensure all contents are contained and no damage has occurred during shipment, and contacts vendor if a discrepancy is identified.
• Photographs damage to materials, documents overages and shortages and tags materials with purchase orders.
• Ensures 3PL maintains accurate shipping/receiving log with daily entries.
• Ensures 3PL Places materials in proper areas according to storage and handling lists.
• Ensures 3PL cleans, organizes, and maintains warehouse assuring that all inventories are stored securely and neatly placed throughout the warehouse.
• Makes deliveries to work sites as requested from the project team.
• Engages with stakeholders on requirements where alternatives are available.
• Transfers inventory shipments via Jaza Dashboard
• Logs inventory receipts via Jaza Dashboard
• Ensures 3PL performs weekly cycle counts and monthly physical inventories to verify inventory counts
• Supports procurement lead, operations and project management personnel with knowledge of inventory shipping trends and timely inventory order requisitions
• Manage 3PL to ensure service delivery.

General Operations

• The employee shall comply with the provisions of health, safety and environment legislation in Nigeria, and shall also comply with Jaza Nigerias policies and procedures including occupational health and safety and wellness policies, and any modifications to any policy that may be introduced from time to time.
• All employees must live Jaza Core Principles and work proactively in a customer-related
• way in accordance with adopted procedures and best practice.
• To work cooperatively with colleagues and external stakeholders to promote Jaza Nigerias overall business objectives.
• To ensure that confidentiality is respected and maintained always.
• To perform any other duty as directed by line management.

Compliance management

• Understand all Nigeria regulatory requirements that apply to the importation of goods and locally sourced goods and services.
• Ensure vendors adhere to standards as detailed by Jaza.
• Work co-operatively with colleagues and external stakeholders to promote Jazas overall business objectives.
• Ensure adherence of company-wide purchases to the budget.
• Recommend process and systems improvement to enhance quality and efficiency within the business.
• Prepare periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly etc.) management and ad hoc reports.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in end to end inventory management in the Energy, Telecommunication, Oil and gas, engineering, FMCG industry.
• Minimum of first degree in any sciences, engineering or social sciences course.
• Experience with computerized material planning and inventory management processes is an advantage
• Experience in preparing budget

Required Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of inventory management procedures and principles
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to develop good relationships with vendors, staff, and customers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work under the highest level of ethical standards per Jaza Code of Conduct and strict adherence to the Anti-Bribery Policy.
• Ability to work with functional groups and different level of employees throughout the Jazaverse to effectively and professionally achieve business results
• Strong follow-up skills: ability to organize applicable department timelines and follow up with internal and external customer needs as needed
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively
• Strong organizational skills; ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with both internal and external customers and vendors
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high quality solutions
• Strong IT skills for presentation, analysis, as well as internet search skills

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Job Summary:

• EPC Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of a project including stakeholder expectations, costs, schedule, project controls, reporting and project team for every projects EPC phase. The EPC Project Manager works closely with our engineers and construction site managers and collaborates with the company's Development and Finance teams cross-functionally, to oversee and deliver the successful design and building of our assets across Nigeria.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the Major expansion Project to build 500 JAZA hubs across Nigeria
• Define and document RFPs and scope of work packages for 3rd party EPC fi rms. Participate in EPC selection and contract negotiation.
• Conduct due diligence on potential hub and office sites, evaluate the suitability of identified sites and participate in due diligence review, analysis of various reports such as environmental, geo-technological, and other pertinent factors.
• Obtain budgetary pricing for services to support initial project modelling and develop internal pricing tool for EPC services
• Act as the Owner's Engineer for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).
• Review design drawings and engineering deliverables from EPC contractors to prioritize critical areas for further Engineering review.
• Manage the Request for Information and Change Management processes for incoming design change requests.
• Coordinate with EPC contractors and all equipment vendors to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables.
• Manage activities of the internal team of project engineering, asset management, legal and accounting staff as well as deliverables of EPC, client, regulatory and permitting authorities.
• Ensure project quality control by conducting on-site inspections as needed, coordinating with 3rd party independent engineering fi rms if necessary.
• Lead project status update meetings with management, EPCs, and finance counterparties - facilitating discussions with a detailed project plan and high-level status dashboard.
• Manage the collection, organization and fi ling of all project documentation, both internally and for external third-party stakeholders.
• Assist with the development of internal operating policies, standards and procedures.
• Facilitate permitting and jurisdictional approval processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve engineering and construction issues impacting the projects, includes coordinating efforts across multiple parties and stakeholders
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports for active Projects.
• Support and manage interconnection process and obtain approvals to energize, synchronize, and commission renewable energy facilities, includes management of the interconnection and offtake agreements
• Coordinate and manage the commissioning process, including startup, equipment testing, and plant-wide performance testing to achieve approval for commercial operations
• This position requires travel and responsibilities may arise beyond what is stated, as necessary for a growing company.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering, Civil Engineering or any other related fi eld
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing EPC for utility-scale generation preferably in a renewable energy company.
• Familiarity with solar design and technical standards as well as civil and structural technical knowledge.
• Experience in solar or wind renewable energy will be a plus, but not compulsory.
• Project Management Institute PMP certification will be a plus, but not compulsory.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations.
• Experience supporting business and developing projects, including estimating, constructability reviews, and risk identification.
• Experience running RFPs, negotiating contracts, and commercial management of EPC vendors through substantial completion and start of commercial operations
• Ability to manage the resolution of engineering and construction related issues from both a technical and commercial aspect
• Familiar with civil, structural and electrical engineering fundamentals and associated construction methodologies as it relates to renewable energy infrastructure Experience working with utilities and Balancing Authorities to construct and commission renewable energy assets.

Required Competencies

• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to work across departments and with external vendors.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing technologies and business needs.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in managing IT operations and documentation.
• Leadership: Capability to guide and support teams in achieving operational goals