Project Engineering Manager at Daystar Power Energy Solution

Key responsibilities:

• Develop implementation plan for projects.
• Assign project technician and engineers for site assessment and installation.
• Provide support during site assessment and ensure readiness of report within 24hours of assessment.
• Review site assessment report for correctness and completeness and provide update to client within 36 hours of assessment.
• Conduct spot check on stock level of project materials and liaise with supply chain to replenish.
• Review installation drawing, BOM, RAMS, Gantt chart, and other pre-mobilization documentations.
• Liaise with logistics team to ensure prompt delivery of project materials to site.
• Ensure project pre-mobilization activities as outlined in the pre-installation checklist are completed within set timeline.
• Direct, coordinate and supervise installations to ensure adherence to quality, safety, budget and schedule.
• Drive stakeholder engagement by providing regular project update and reports to client and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct quality assurance, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of technical installations.
• Ensure project documentations and handover activities as outlined in the installation close-out checklist are completed within set timeline.
• Uphold compliance to regulatory requirements by liaising with government agencies including NEMSA for certification of installation.
• Ensure reverse logistics is promptly completed post installation or decommissioning of site.
• Coordinate and manage project team activities and report to Head of Installation.
• Engage subcontractor and manage documentation and relationship.
• Identify knowledge gaps in the team and organize training for project engineers, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Support NOC and Service team in resolving site issues remotely and through site visits.
• Other tasks as may be assigned by Head of Department and Chief Technology Officer.

Requirements

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering
• Graduate degree in Engineering or Management (preferred)
• NSE or COREN certified (preferred)
• Project management certification (preferred)

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in Electrical Engineering and managerial roles, preferably in the renewable energy or power industry

Language Proficiency:

• Proficiency in English

Character:

• Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with a high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Passionate about quality of workmanship
• Good communication skills and ability to lead and work well in teams.
• Giscretion in dealing with sensitive information.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy
• Demonstrate a keen eye for detail.
• Able to manage time, prioritize tasks and work under pressure
• HSE certification is an added advantage.
• Flexible to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Projects in particular)
• Must demonstrate proficiency in solar design software such as HOMER, PVsyst, AutoCAD and Helioscope.

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.