Daystar Power is a leading off-grid power service provider, offering hybrid power solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in West Africa. Daystar Power’s solutions “Solar-as-a-Service” (100% solar power) and “Power-as-a-Service” (hybrid power solutions with battery storage) provide clean and reliable power while significantly reducing clients’ overall power costs.
Daystar Power counts the region’s leading industrial and commercial companies among its client base. Daystar is active in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Senegal with a representative office in Cote d’Ivoire.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Developing project plans to execute sales contracts.
- Designing and planning solar power installations.
- Leading the supply chain process including sourcing and ordering parts internationally and locally.
- Conducting quality assurance of technical installations of both Daybreak’s team as well as the installations of our technical partners.
- Directing, coordinating, and supervising the installations of solar power solutions; and
- Training clients on the operation and optimal utilization of systems
General:
- Implement standard operating procedures and HSE standards for solar installation work.
- Develop standard operating procedures and HSE standards for solar installation work.
- Review technological trends in the local and global energy sector.
- Develop and coach technical staff to meet the objectives of the company.
- Assist in market research and identify solar energy projects in Nigeria.
Working condition:
- Approximately 30% of time shall be spent in office environments with the remaining time in the field.
Requirements
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in Electrical Engineering roles and managing large scale and industrial projects in the solar industry (preferred) or power industry.
- Professional Membership: Preferably a professional engineer with NSE, COREN and engineering certifications
- Language Proficiency: English.
Character:
- Proven leadership experience
- Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
- Good communication skills and ability to lead and work well in teams.
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.
- Attention to details and extraordinary oral and written communication skills.
- Willingness to adapt, learn and grow with the company.
- High level of integrity
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a group.
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.
- PMP Certification is a plus.
- HSE certification is an advantage.
- Flexible to travel domestically and internationally.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) – report writing and analysis.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
- Unlimited career opportunities – depending on achievements and personal development.
- A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.