Solutions Engineer at A1 Power Technologies Limited

A1 Power Technologies Limited (formerly Chlorophyll Ventures Limited) is an energy services and solutions provider offering cutting-edge technology and strategic consulting for a sustainable energy sector.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Solutions Engineer

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions
The ideal candidate will be required to carry out the following key activities:

Site Survey:

• Conduct engineering site surveys/audits to collect and analyze structural, electrical, and related site information for use in solution design

Electrical Services Design and Installation:

• Actively participate in the design of photovoltaic (PV) systems, solar mini-grids, and solar assembly plants including system components selection, sizing, and validation.
• Create detailed electrical services design including electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Provide technical direction and support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, and performance monitoring.

Solutions Development:

• Actively participate in solutions development from conception to final solution.
• Take ownership of commercial and technical research to support solution development and delivery
• Educate staff and clients on the use of developed solutions.
• Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation and network system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.
• Perform pre-commissioning tests on completed projects. Review technological trends in the local and global energy sector.

Technical Pre Sales:

• Support sales team with background technical information, customer and competitive information gathering
• Customer-facing in requirements gathering, solution presentation, and clarification
• Gathering post-sales customer feedback for incorporation into solutions and process improvement.

Project Supervision:

• Prepare project pre-planning including Work Breakdown Structure, prioritizing all the project deliverables before embarking on a project.
• Estimating material, construction, and labour costs, and project timescales.
• Conduct quality assurance of technical installations to confirm conformity with all the applicable regulations.
• Attend meetings, prepare technical reports and make presentations to the management.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Electronics Engineering, Industrial Physics or any related Science discipline.
• At least 3 years’ of engineering experience in system design, installation, and maintenance.
• French language proficiency is an advantage

Competencies:

• Research orientation; abreast with new technology and industry trends
• Sound knowledge of basic electrical principles and theories.
• A comprehensive understanding of electrical health, safety regulations, and statutory laws.
• Sound Knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.
• Basic Project management and supervision skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to details
• Reporting skills
• Time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Creative and problem solving skills
• Decision making and leadership skills
• Customer services orientation
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Good team player

Application Closing Date
18th October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job title" as subject of the email.