Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Commercial and Industrial Plant) at Workforce Group

Workforce Group is a well-known consulting firm that has several subsidiaries and offers various services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations and Maintenance Engineer (Commercial and Industrial Plant)

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time (in person)
Unit/department: Projects Department
Reporting to: Head of Projects

Job Summary

• The Operations and Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, monitoring, and maintenance of our large-scale Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar power plant.
• This role ensures that the solar plant operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all regulations and performance standards.
• The engineer will be directly involved in troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the plant's systems and components to maximize performance and minimize downtime.

Job Description

• Prepare Maintenance Job Routines (MJRs) and work packets, evaluate current operating and maintenance procedures, generate reports and provide recommendations for improvement as needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance, ensure routine inspections and testing to identify potential issues and ensure that all equipment operates efficiently and keeping accurate records of maintenance activities, spare parts inventory, and equipment performance.
• Perform corrective maintenance by responding to operational issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and maintain power output. Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and software issues in solar power plant systems.
• Coordinate with OEMs for troubleshooting, spare parts replacement, and field technical support.
• Carry out Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, investigations, and improvement initiatives across all C&I solar projects.
• Collaborate closely with service contractors to ensure the safe and efficient completion of vendor-based maintenance tasks.
• Promote site safety by actively identifying, mitigating, and closing out hazards.
• Conduct scheduled on-site inspections, testing, and maintenance of solar arrays, inverters, transformers, and other system components.
• Coordinate specialized repairs and maintenance services with contractors and vendors.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including NEC (National Electrical Code) and OSHA safety standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Undertake additional assignments aimed at continuous improvement as required per time.

Qualification / skills required

• B.Eng., B.Sc. or HND in Relevant fields (Solar Technologies, Electrical, Physics etc.).
• Have experience between 2 - 4 years in same role or similar role
• Have a SPVI or equivalent certificate
• NEMSA Certified
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and precision.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector is a plus.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: executivesearch@workforcegroup.com using the Job title as the subject of the email.