Home Automation Engineer at Owens & Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation. We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Home Automation Engineer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Field: Engineering / Technical
Sector: Home, Office Automation and System Integration

Details

• The Automation Engineer will be under the supervision of the Project manager, working on the designs and execution of projects. Follow-up and close out future projects and manage new and existing dealers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a design for Home Automation systems which is cost-effective and meets customer requirements.
• Designs include solutions for Light Control, Distributed / Zoned Audio, Distributed Vides, Intercom, Intrusion Detection, MATV, PBX telephones system, CCTV, Access Control, Network Infrastructure (UTP / Fibre).
• Prepare pricing sheet and financial proposal including Bill of Quantities of all proposed products and their respective costs.
• Installation and Configuration of home automation equipment.
• Liaising and following up with other stakeholders to ensure the execution of projects
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design and apply new system processes
• Using computer-aided design and engineering software to create project plans such as Visio
• Undertaking relevant research
• Creating and updating technical procedures and manuals
• Applying creative solutions to a wide array of challenges.
• Writing Reports and Documentation.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• B.Sc / BA in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or any related field.

Experience:

• 2 - 3 years of experience in a supervory as an Automation Engineer.
• Knowledge of the Control 4 Home Automation system will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of computer and equipment networking.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in creative problem solving, critical thinking, and organising resources and people to solve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to motivate others toward a common goal
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• A passion for consumer electronics
• Ability to quickly assimilate and understand several technology areas
• Proven ability to work with people of varied backgrounds to achieve objectives
• Possess solid business judgement in assessing business
• Experience working with Channel Influencers (Architects, Lighting Designers, Interior Decorators)
• Team Player with impeccable interpersonal skills to build relationships and influence.
• Knowledge of automation systems such as Control4, Crestron, etc. would be an added advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to manage individuals effectively at all levels
• Highly organised and analytical
• Have good interpersonal skills.
• Good Hygiene.

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2022.