Project Engineer at Daystar Power Group

Daystar Power is a leading off-grid power service provider, offering hybrid power solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in West Africa. Daystar Power’s solutions “Solar-as-a-Service” (100% solar power) and “Power-as-a-Service” (hybrid power solutions with battery storage) provide clean and reliable power while significantly reducing clients’ overall power costs.

Daystar Power counts the region’s leading industrial and commercial companies among its client base. Daystar is active in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Senegal with a representative office in Cote d’Ivoire.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Project Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are looking to engage competent and experienced Project Engineers to install, maintain and operate our large capacity sites in Nigeria.
• He or she will work with the Head of Installation to install PV inverters, commission new equipment, and increase customer satisfaction through quality service and professional behaviour.
• We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individuals with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

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 Conditions:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.