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.

• Contribution to the exponential growth and profitability of PowerGen Nigeria