Company Description

Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is to supercharge economic growth and social well-being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.

Husk Values

Honesty and Integrity; Act with discipline and integral to your job; Respect each other; Respect Human rights within our responsibility and contractual obligations. Frugal Innovation, Quality and Reliability; Respect for environment, health, and safety. Excellence as an attitude; We shall align perception to a common understanding of performance rating and measures., We > I, Fail Fast and Learn Faster Continuous Learning.

Husk is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, or religion. Husk is committed to improving gender balance within its teams in Nigeria and globally. Female candidates are therefore highly encouraged to apply even if not all requirements are met.

Benefits

Husk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that are in line with global best practices. These include clear career growth planning, transparent annual review processes that are gender inclusive, maternity, and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions, family health insurance, and frequent training to assist the employees to grow in and to the next roles. Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance hence giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their life.

Job Description

Position Name: Project Quality Coordinator

Division / Function: Projects & Installation

Location of the Job: Nasarawa, Nigeria with 90% travel across Husk Plants and potential Plant locations.

Reports to: COO, dotted line Project Manager

Role Summary

Husk is seeking a Project Quality Coordinator who will oversee the quality assurance and quality control processes for installing mini-grid systems. This role involves ensuring that all installation activities meet the required standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements while promoting best practices within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Planning:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive quality management plan for mini-grid installations.
• Define quality metrics and establish benchmarks for project performance.
  
  

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to assess compliance with quality standards.
• Review installation processes and identify areas for improvement.
  
  

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, test results, and non-conformance reports.
• Prepare regular quality reports for stakeholders, outlining findings and recommendations.
  
  

Training and Development:

• Provide training to installation team members on quality standards and best practices.
• Facilitate workshops to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  
  

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Liaise with project managers, site leads, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on quality objectives.
• Act as a point of contact for quality-related inquiries and concerns.
  
  

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure adherence to local, national, and international standards and regulations related to mini-grid installations.
• Stay updated on industry trends and changes in quality standards.
  
  

Problem Solving:

• Investigate and resolve quality issues and discrepancies promptly.
• Implement corrective actions and preventive measures to avoid recurrence of issues.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 4 – 7 years Proven experience in quality control/assurance, preferably in renewable energy or electrical installations.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and methodologies (e.g., ISO standards).
• Excellent analytical, proactiveness and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Enthusiasm for promoting best practices in quality management.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and practices in the field.
• Commitment to ensuring a safe work environment for all team members.
• Awareness of local customs and practices, especially in diverse project locations.
• Strong eyesight to conduct detailed inspections and identify potential issues.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk or traverse uneven terrain at installation sites.
• Climbing ladders and accessing elevated areas for site assessments.
• Lifting and carrying equipment or tools
• Assisting in the setup and inspection of installations as needed.
• Willingness to work long hours, especially during critical project phases.
• Potential for irregular schedules, including weekends and evenings.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, rain, cold).
• Working in remote or rugged environments, which may require travel.
• Ability to navigate construction sites and understand site layouts.
  
  

Additional Information

Location and Travel

This role is based in Nasarawa, Nigeria. 90% traveling across all Husk Plant and Potential Plant locations is required.

Salary

NGN300,000 to NGN600,000, based on experience.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This description indicates the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as the essential functions a person must be able to perform to do this job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Husk Power Energy Systems and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need. We hire without consideration of race, colour, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.