Off - Grid Power Engineer at Chibek Instruments Limited - 3 Openings

Chibek Instruments Limited is a leading renewable energy company that designs, finance and build off-grid systems in Nigeria and emerging markets. For over 20 years, Chibek Instruments Limited has been supplying quality, dependable solutions and services to the laboratory and scientific community in terms of furniture’s and equipment’s. We also ventured into effective and continuous power supply to support instruments and equipment’s for over 4 years.

Chibek instruments is equipped with over 20 scientifically trained and qualified personnel who bring years of practical laboratory, engineering and teaching experience to your aid. One of the top laboratory product suppliers in Nigeria, authorized by many international / worldwide recognized brands. we have been meeting customers’ needs throughout Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Off - Grid Power Engineer

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description
Off-Grid Development Engineer with a focus on design, development and implementation of Mini-grid projects. The role includes:

• Design of standardized and customized modular off-grid electricity systems (PV-battery, PV-battery-diesel, and diesel-PV hybrid) with a focus on rural, off-grid applications
• Detailed design and cost breakdown of power generation and distribution systems
• Preparing tenders and quote to clients contractor management and cost analysis for installation and commissioning phases.
• Selecting and developing the subsystems including the monitoring and metering systems
• Providing engineering support to clients, in particular with respect to O&M processes for installed systems and monitoring of the performances

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical Degree or equivalent experience with minimum 2 - 5 years in product management / design / technical support environment, preferably in renewable energy industry

Experience:

• Knowledge of solar power system design, including grid-tie and off-grid/battery backup solutions preferred.
• Mechanical knowledge of solar mounting systems.
• Thorough knowledge of renewable energy market and regulations in Nigeria
• Strong organizational skills with attention to details.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to provide a professional presentation to consumers, dealers, distributors and service providers.
• Strong customer service skills and a desire to provide and exceptional level of service to all customers, internal and external.
• Must have a drive to be the best in all we do. Overseas trips may be required for training and meetings.
• Use of the main software tools, including Homer, PVsyst, Autocad, Metering and monitoring software packages added advantage
• Capability of electric calculations and technical knowledge in energy systems, preferably involving solar PV, batteries & diesel
• Hands-on experience with electrical power systems or similar technical field required
• Experience managing contractors and working with external parties
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary, international team in multiple locations
• Fluent in English, in speech and writing.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2021.