Chief Executive Officer - Renewable Energy (Solar) at Energy Talent Company

The Energy Talent Company sources, recruits and trains outstanding individuals to meet the increasing demand of talent in the energy industry. We employ the use of modern, up-to-date learning methodologies to train our candidates, through a robust learning experience that involves an innovative combination of online learning simulation and apprenticeship. We equip the candidates with an all-round training and work experience that qualify them to hit the ground running from day one.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer - Renewable Energy (Solar)

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Renewable Energy
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Purpose

• Responsible for the development and management of Solar/Renewable Energy business as a profit centre head. Responsible for identifying potential opportunities and implementation of the business’ strategy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Profitability of business, quality of product and support services delivered to customer. Meeting sales budget and timely execution of all Sales activities.
• Identify business opportunities for Solar/Renewable Energy products/Projects/Services with focus on EPC projects for solar power solutions
• Identify and select Products/Technologies/Vendors/Service Providers/Tools to convert opportunities in to revenue streams and manage operations of the Solar/Renewable business.
• Liaison with the necessary Nigerian Government agencies, funding agencies (DFID/Crown Agents, World Bank, IFC, Bank of Industry) for regulatory support, project funding, policy framework and promotion of Solar energy to Power/Agricultural/Industrial applications.
• Liaise with external investors to raise capital to facilitate expansion plans
• Experience, ability and capacity to develop Solar Mini/Micro Grids.
• Implement customized hybrid renewable energy and Gas to power projects
• Manage asset ownership (energy as a service) business
• Attend power industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
• Identify internal infrastructure to operate business segment with commercial viability.
• Ensuring presentation of proposals is in line with company directives.
• Responsible for correct financial margins in accordance with budgets & correct selection of price mark up for equipment
• Responsible for the development of a team to support the business activities
• Co-ordination with the in-house engineering team on proposals and proper installation of the equipment as per manufacturers' guidelines
• Co-ordinate with Service Department to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Responsible for compliance with ISO system for business processes.

Education and/or Professional Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Solar and Energy Engineering
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in similar position or CEO in Solar Industry.

Essential Skills / Knowledge:

• Hands on experience in managing a Solar/Renewable energy business with more than 5 years’ experience
• Experience and relationships within the Nigerian power sector pertaining to close industry trends
• Experience with customized renewable solution projects
• Nigerian experience required
• Team leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent English oral and written communication skill.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge:

• High standard of attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Salary: N5,000,000 - N6,000,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2024.