Operations & Maintenance Supervisor at Virtutis Solaris - 5 Openings

Virtutis Solaris is an independent renewable energy service organization; poised to deliver clean, safe, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity in urban and rural areas. We provide low-cost and reliable power to rural households and businesses, entirely from renewable energy sources. Powering economic possibilities in every Community is at the heart of everything that we do; ranging from mini-grid projects, solar homes systems, and commercial & industrial solutions to meet the end users' needs.

Due to the urgent need to increase our human capacity development in the north-central and south-west part of Nigeria, we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations & Maintenance Supervisor

Location: North-central and South-west part of Nigeria
Slots: 5 Openings

Description 

• You will oversee the operations and maintenance of the company’s projects including MiniGrids, Commercial & Industrial Projects, ensuring optimal system performance, compliance with Health & 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 deliverables are met.

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

Preventive Maintenance:

• Develop and implement Maintenance Job Routines (MJRs) and work plans.
• 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.

HSE and Compliance:

• Ensure all maintenance activities meet Virtutis’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.

Reporting and Documentation:

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

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or its equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in solar PV operations and maintenance.

Technical Skills:

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

Certifications:

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

Professional Memberships & Soft Skills:

• Membership in professional associations is required.
• Excellent problem-solving and team management abilities.

Travel Requirement:

• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2025.