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 Tanzania, 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.

PowerGen’s Vision

The global energy system is evolving.  A more distributed, smart, and clean electricity network is taking shape, which will displace the monodirectional, analog, fossil fuel-based system of the past.

With only half of the continent connected to electricity, the opportunity to build the energy system of the future in Africa today is enormous.  PowerGen is building this future-ready grid in Africa, guided by our two-part mission:

1. Transform the lives of 600m people through smarter power

2. Build the energy system of the future in Africa

Our vision is to be the leading renewable utility in Africa by 2030.

What You’ll Make Happen:

Oversee the operations, maintenance and optimization of assets to ensure optimal functionality of systems and consequently, customer satisfaction across all existing and future sites in Nigeria.

O&M Work Planning & Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Prepare work packages & scopes for O&M activities

• Prepare cost-effective O&M plans, schedule, costs & manage technicians if required

• Schedule, optimize, and execute preventive & predictive maintenance

• Coordinate with design teams & OEM (original equipment manufacturers) vendors for equipment maintenance

• Conduct performance QA & AC reviews on assets during construction & prior to handover

• Conduct post project reviews to identify areas for future improvements

• Drive the asset handover process and coordinate Project Execution (PX) and contractors to ensure commissioning and start up and asset handover documentation go smoothly

• Responsible for annual budget setting and cost tracking

• Responsible for annual schedules settings and tracking

Issue Resolution & Capacity Building

• Document & resolve /escalate and close out issues within defined SLAs

• Travel to project sites and vendor locations as assigned to perform all aspects of onsite installation, repair, maintenance, oversight & modification, only when required

• Perform electric, hydraulic, mechanical and software component inspections, testing, repair & troubleshooting, in accordance with its specifications

• Respond to emergency call outs

• Build local capacity by training local technicians

Asset Monitoring & Reporting

• Inspect & monitor daily asset performance

• Plan, schedule and ensure execution of daily, weekly and monthly activities to ensure smooth operations of assets

• Prepare dashboards, reports, manuals, GoBy’s, process flows and training content as required

• Provide timely written review reports from field operation, status and constructive feedback as requested

• Ensure for timely submission of reports to regulator, government agencies and internal teams

• Perform quality checks across asset delivery and optimization nodes

• Ensure that all O&M activities performed at project sites comply with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) requirement, warranties and plans

• Record and report all faults, deficiencies and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders

• Coordinate with supply chain on warranty claims & waste disposal

Team Management & Intra-Team Collaboration

• Oversee all O&M team members and technicians both on-site and office-based

• Overall O&M team leader and manager

  • Setting KPIs, conducting performance reviews and continuous development of the team

• Intra-team coordination with each of the following teams: Customer, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Project Management & Installation

You Already Have:

• BSc. Electrical Engineering

• COREN license

• At least five years experience (with at least 2 years experience at similar job)

• People management skills

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design / construction practices

• Knowledge of of Nigerian Electricity Health and Safety Code

• Knowledge of O&M of HT equipment & transmission line 

• Readiness for field visits and ability to travel

• Ability to work on-call during off-shift hours

• Ability to innovate and solve problems

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Experience and proven ability to collaborate across teams

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

• Practiced flexibility to lend a hand wherever needed, especially in installation

• Enthusiasm in working in the field of renewable energy!

What Excites You:

• Intense attention to detail and managing multiple and varied work streams at the same time

• Working collaboratively with many internal teams across multiple countries and offices to drive growth and operational excellence

• A fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical benefit
• Pension​
• Performance bonus
• Learning & development allowance