Operations & Maintenance Supervisor at Havenhill Synergy Limited

Havenhill Synergy Limited a clean-tech utility company that uses Solar Energy to generate clean, safe, cost-effective and sustainable electricity in rural and urban Nigeria. Havenhill is set to scale up her “end blackout” projects in rural communities by establishing several solar hybrid mini-grids and developing significant footprints in the commercial and industrial space.  

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Abuja
Department: Engineering Operations
Reports To: Operations & Maintenance Manager
Type of employment: Full-time

Job Description

• As the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee the operations and maintenance of the company’s projects including Mini-Grids, Commercial & Industrial etc., ensuring optimal system performance, compliance with safety standards, and high system reliability.
• You will lead a team of technicians, manage vendor collaborations, and ensure the seamless operation of the company’s solar PV systems.

Key Responsibilities
Operations Management:

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of the company’s power projects to maintain peak performance.
• Monitor system performance, analyze data, and promptly troubleshoot faults to minimize downtime.

Preventive Maintenance:

• Develop and implement Maintenance Job Routines (MJRs) and work packets.
• Conduct routine inspections, testing, and scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts inventory, and equipment performance.

Corrective Maintenance

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues in solar power systems.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures and implement improvement initiatives.

Performance Optimization:

• Conduct energy calculations, inspections, and performance analysis to enhance system efficiency.
• Prepare and execute system performance improvement plans.

HSE and Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance activities meet Havenhill’s HSE requirements and comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA standards.
• Actively identify, mitigate, and close out safety hazards during maintenance activities.

Team and Vendor Clarification:

• Collaborate with service contractors to ensure efficient vendor-based maintenance tasks.
• Supervise on-site inspections, repairs, and specialized services.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare and submit performance reports, incident records, and maintenance documentation.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate current operating and maintenance procedures, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Undertake assignments aimed at process optimization and enhanced system reliability.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in solar PV operations and maintenance.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, inverters, and transformers.
• Expertise in troubleshooting, energy calculations, and system optimization.

Certifications:

• COREN Registered Engineer (preferred).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Mini-Grid Design, SPVIS, NAPTIN).

Professional Memberships:

• Membership in professional associations like the NSE, NIPE etc.

Other Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and system performance optimization.

Travel Requirement:

• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2025.