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

Safety; Honesty and Integrity; Mutual Respect; Frugal Innovation; Quality and Reliability; Excellence as an Attitude; We > I; Fail Fast and Learn Faster.

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 India 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: Quality Control Engineer

Division / Function:QC Team/HOTO

Location of the Job: Multiple Locations

Number of Position: 3 Abuja, Nasarawa, and Plateau Nigeria

Reports to: Senior Service Engineer

Role Summary

Husk is seeking a Quality Control Engineer for solar minigrid asset health who will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of the minigrid systems during the commissioning, handover/takeover exercise between project and operations team, and the operational phases. This includes overseeing the quality control process, conducting inspections, and implementing corrective actions to meet industry standards and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Control:

• Implement quality control plans, procedures, and checklists for minigrid projects.
• Conduct regular inspections and testing on materials, equipment, and installations to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
• Ensure that the installation of electrical systems, wiring, and equipment adheres to safety regulations and design specifications.
  
  

Testing & Validation:

• Perform electrical and mechanical tests on minigrid components, such as solar panels, inverters, batteries, distribution lines and controllers.
• Validate system performance, including energy generation, storage efficiency, load distribution, metering installations and distribution losses under various conditions.
• Document and analyse test results, recommending improvements or corrective actions as necessary.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain detailed records of quality control inspections, testing, and results.
• Generate and submit comprehensive quality reports and ensure all documentation is up to date and complies with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper labeling and certification of materials and equipment in the plants
  
  

Problem Resolution:

• Investigate and troubleshoot quality issues or failures, providing technical guidance on corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project team and operations team to resolve quality-related problems effectively and promptly.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills & Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree/ Higher National Diploma in electrical engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3 years) in quality control, testing, or documentaion within the energy, renewable energy, or electrical industries.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, renewable energy technologies (solar, battery storage and distribution lines/metering), and minigrid design and operation.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of testing equipment, data analysis, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  
  

Additional Information

Location and Travel

• This role is based in Plateau and Nasarawa, Nigeria.
• Will be required to work from rural areas and plant sites.
  
  

Salary:Negotiable based on candidates 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 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.