Recent Vacancies at Daystar Power Group, 28th January, 2019
Daystar Power Group is a pan-African provider of solar power solutions, offering its systems on a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), fixed monthly fee lease or buy-out basis. All our solutions are accompanied by comprehensive maintenance services, to ensure the solutions run 365 days a year. We are currently operational in Ghana and Nigeria.
We are looking to engage a competent and experienced candidates to install, maintain and operate our sites in Nigeria for the position below:
Job Title: Solar Project Engineer / Engineering Manager
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management
- Develops a project plan to execute a sales contract
- Design and plan solar power installations;
- Leads the supply chain process to order parts internationally and locally
- Leads and trains the solar installers
- Conduct quality assurance of technical installations of both Daybreak Power’s team as well as the installations of our technical partners;
- Direct, coordinate and supervise the installations of solar power solutions;
- Trains client on how to operate and optimally use the system
- Field Service
- Resolves site issues remotely and through site visits
- Ensures customer satisfaction
- General
- Develop standard operating procedures and HSE standards for solar installation work.
- Develop and coach technical staff to meet the objectives of Daybreak Power Solutions Limited in Nigeria;
- Introduce best-engineering practices in the company to ensure it is at the forefront of innovation and good management practices
- Review technological trends in the local and global energy sector;
- Liaise with regulatory and governmental institutions as required.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Preferably Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical
- Must be proud of your work, take ownership, and be passionate about quality of workmanship
- Must have prior experience installing AC coupled solar systems, Battery inverters, and generators
- At least 3 years (5 years for Engineering Manager) of Engineering experience in the solar industry
- PMP Certificate a plus
- Work well in a team environment & have good communication skills
- French language proficiency is an advantage
- Flexible to travel domestically and Internationally
Working conditions:
- Approximately 30% of time shall be spent in an office environment. The remaining time shall be spent in the field.
Physical requirements:
- The Engineer shall be capable of lifting up to 20kg; stand for an extended period of time; work in outdoor environment.
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.
Job Title: Field Service Engineer / Technician
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Key Responsibilities
- Field Service
- Installs solar, battery, generators and AC's at sites across Nigeria
- Maintains PPE and ensures site safety
- Maintains assigned tools
- Produces daily reports achievement
- Performs frequent site visits to maintain the solar power plant, generators and AC's
- Resolves site issues remotely and through site visits
- Ensures customer satisfaction
- Serves as the first line of contact for client complaints
- General
- Develop and coach technical staff to meet the objectives of Daybreak Power Solutions Limited in Nigeria;
- Introduce best-engineering practices in the company to ensure it is at the forefront of innovation and good management practices
- Review technological trends in the local and global energy sector;
Requirements
Qualifications:
- OND (Technician) or HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Preferably Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical
- Must be proud of your work, take ownership, and be passionate about quality of workmanship
- Must have prior experience installing and or maintaining solar systems and generators
- At least 1 year of direct field experience
- Work well in a team environment & have good communication skills
- French language proficiency is an advantage
- Flexible to travel domestically and Internationally
Working Conditions:
- Approximately 5% of time shall be spent in an office environment. The remaining time shall be spent in the field.
Physical Requirements
- The Engineer shall be capable of lifting up to 20kg; stand for an extended period of time; work in outdoor environment.
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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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