Senior Solar Engineer at Hazon Holdings

Hazon Holdings is a continually growing and leading conglomerate domiciled in Africa. We specialize in raising standards through our synergy of diverse business units. We are core believers in driving people, processes and businesses to attain peak productivity in given fields through steadfastness and ultimate discipline.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Solar Engineer

Location: Lagos

Summary

Functions primarily as a Technical Instructor for Hazon Holdings as a Solar engineer in a lead role.
Under general direction, develops and applies advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to complex engineering problems.
May provide technical guidance/training over a group or supervise engineering staff on projects of low to medium complexity.
May be responsible for developing, validating, and presenting specialist/technical output.
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics.
May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
This position may involve a wide variety of diverse assignments, including:

Lead and contribute to projects for solar resource assessments, energy production estimates, performance assessments of operating projects, siting, performance testing, feasibility studies, new technology evaluation, component modeling, conceptual design, and strategic planning.
Provide expert consultation on solar PV plant components such as modules, inverters, meteorological stations, and trackers.
Assist with solar PV design optimization for cost reduction and performance improvement, including for engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects.
Contribute to business development with key clients including identification of key drivers, scoping, proposal development, and relationship management.
The position will also include exposure to other renewable technologies: biomass, wind, geothermal, hydro, etc.
Through own knowledge and design, coordinate and lead training programs (outsourced or in-house) for on-boarding of our independent contractors/channel partners who are or want to become successful solar installation companies.
With excellence in detail and design, develop and deliver high-impact learning through utilization of multi-media approaches to maximize participation, effectiveness, comprehension and application.
Create comprehensive, brilliant, yet simple training presentation materials including facilitator guides, participant guides, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, games, assessments, etc.
Successfully navigate the important and complex relationships with our partners, which includes effectively mentoring individuals from executive staff to field personnel on various matters from financial statements and cash flow management to technical aspects of our products.
Assess instructional effectiveness and summarize evaluation reports determining the impact of training through KPIs assessed in training exit interviews our testing.
Partner with senior level internal stakeholders and liaise with subject matter experts regarding instructional design results.
Maintain updated curriculum database and training records approach and details.
Assess the job site, identify and resolve any potential hazards
Create or interpret the solar panel installation plans, mapping out the steps of the installation and where all of the components will be installed.
Install, inspect, maintain and repair solar panel systems, including the solar collectors, concentrators, batteries, pumps, fans, or support structure.
Do any and all electrical work needed to connect solar system to electric grid. This includes proper grounding systems, controls and all testing necessary.
Weatherproof the solar installation in accordance with local safety regulations and the specifications of the manufacturer.
Management of staffing and resources required for on time solar project completion
Perform regular check ins/site visits with on-site personnel to track project progress
Serve as point of contact for customers & clients for each project
Provide progress reports and regular updates to clients and senior management as required.
Assist service operations team in troubleshooting issues related to installation
Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics, Physics and Electronics or related technical field,
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Solar panel engineering and installation
Awareness of the latest Solar market trends and shifts, as well as projections for the future
Evidence of ability to innovate and implement change successfully
Exceptional communication and presentation skills
Proficient in the use auto card for project design.
Experience in hybrid solar installation and verse knowledge in solar system design and installation
Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.
Demonstrate both analytical and creative capabilities.
Proven work experience as a trainer, training facilitator or coordinating multiple training events in a corporate setting.
Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate, monitor and evaluate).
Ability to manage multiple projects while working under pressure and time constraints