Operations & Maintenance Associate (C&I)

PowerGen Renewable Energy • Full-time • Lagos, Lagos • 9m ago

Company Description

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar projects in Africa. PowerGen is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and smarter grids to deliver power to all.

We uniquely combine our mission – to build Africa’s future energy system, while improving lives through smarter power – with technical, on-the-ground expertise and an innovative business model. We build, own and operate AC micro-grids and C&I solar projects to bring power to residential, commercial and industrial customers. With over 120 employees, a 7,500 sq. ft. workshop and headquarters in Nairobi, offices in DRC, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, PowerGen is building a company that is set to have an impact on the energy sector in Africa for years to come.

Job Description

Operations and Maintenance Associate (C&I)

Asset Monitoring and Reporting

Daily Inspection and monitoring of all C&I asset performance
Preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual site performance reports and recommendations on site optimization
Provide timely written review reports from field operation, status and constructive feedback as requested
Ensure that all O&M activities performed at project sites comply with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) requirements and warranties and plans
Record and report all faults, deficiencies and other unusual occurrences,
Support warranty claims documentations if required

O&M Work Planning

Schedule O&M tasks for third party contractor in a timely and proactive manner
Analyse maintenance services reports from contractors and create job orders for corrective maintenance
Visit C&I sites and ensure quality control and assurance from sub-contractors
Conduct post maintenance reviews to identify areas for future improvements
Manage relationship with subcontractors and ensure agreed scope of work is delivered
Maintain oversight function on the C&I asset Inventory and ensure reorder level is triggered accordingly
Perform QA and QC reviews on job done by contractors
Ensure HSES compliance by contractors

Issue Resolution

Document, resolve and/or escalate and close out issues within defined SLAs.
Document the time and materials expended on work orders
Respond to emergency call outs
Travel to project sites and vendor locations as assigned to perform all aspects of onsite installation, repair, maintenance, oversight & modification as required.
Any other task assigned by the Operations and Maintenance Manager

Qualifications

The following criteria will be considered in selecting an O&M associate for C&I projects

Years of cognate experience in operations/maintenance of Solar C&I solutions (Min 5 years)
Minimum of Bachelors degree (2nd Class) in Electrical/Mechanical /Computer Engineering
Competency in data analysis and visualization (Power Bi, Excel and/or Python)
Relevant certificates (COREN/NAPTIN)
High Proficiency with solar PV, BESS and Inverter technologies
HSES certifications/experience (Added Benefit)

Additional Information

What Excites You:

A fast-paced environment where constant change is the norm and individual initiative-taking is encouraged.

Contributing to rural electrification in Nigeria & building a clean energy future
Field activities
A passion for organization, details, and precision
Delivering of quality customer service at every interaction.