Solar Engineer at a Top-flight Engineering Firm - Dominion Consulting Nigeria

Dominion Consulting Nigeria - We are a top Human Resource Management Consulting, Startup Consulting, Branding and Accounting firm with a vision to growing a global business and building effective and result oriented people in the workplace. Our multi-disciplinary approach with practical industry knowledge help business grow both with and outside Africa.

Our client, a top-flight Engineering Firm in Nigeria based in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Solar Engineer

Location: Ibeju Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical designs of solar home systems and products to meet client’s power/energy requirements.
• Ensure we have the right products and they are all in good working condition and run pilots on new products and accessories.
• Train the field and office staff on new products and best practices.
• Develop and run market tests on new products (including components and accessories) that can meet the customers’ energy needs and functional requirements.
• Develop/Review design specifications & functional requirements, test run products and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes.
• Perform usage and life time stress tests, or cost reduction analysis.
• Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality or performance.
• Provide expert consultation on solar PV components such as modules, inverters and trackers.
• Perform every electrical work needed to connect the solar home system components. This includes remote tracking, proper controls and all testing necessary.
• Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
• Assist service operations team in troubleshooting issues related to installation.
• Create electrical single-line diagrams or connection diagrams for solar home and electric systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Prepare quotations, Bill of materials based on cost-effective engineering designs.
• Install, inspect, maintain and repair when possible solar panel systems, including the solar collectors, batteries, pumps, home systems, fans, or support structure.
• Identify strategic solar and electrical equipment suppliers.
• Plan and develop operation and maintenance program for clients and internal use.
• Perform site visits and maintenance checkups on a regular basis.

Qualifications & Skills

• HND / B.Sc. in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Physics and Electronics or related Technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years proven work experience in solar energy industry.
• Registration and/or membership of recognized engineering body is desirable.
• Certification in Solar Energy Design and Installation is desirable.
• Excellent electronics, troubleshooting and resolution skills.
• Must be able to function equally well in collaborative, multi-discipline teams, and self-directed independent assignments.
• Must be self-motivated with strong multi-tasking, organization and prioritization skills.
• Knowledge of PV system components, wiring practices, layout, low voltage AC design, medium voltage design, relay protection, metering, utility interconnection requirements etc.
• Organization: Works systematically, use time efficiently; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without direct supervision
• Respectful: Due regard should be shown for all Company property and equipment.
• Ability to respond to client issues in a timely and professional manner
• Works well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Having a systematic approach to work and an eye for detail.
• Self-starter, motivated, eager, inquisitive, innovative, proactive and enthusiastic.

Salary
N110,000 - N120,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
5th April, 2022.