Head of Engineering at Powerex Limited

Powerex Limited is a reputable Company in the provision of electrical and power services in Nigeria. With our team of competent staff, we serve our clients combining good customer service with sound technical skills. Our responsiveness and professionalism uniquely endear us to our growing clientele. We appreciate that high quality power availability means a lot to your business, that is what we are set to ensure. Your electric power concerns are safe in our hands; you may confidently go to sleep. You would find our partnership more rewarding than you thought. We are focused on strengthening relationships with our customers and leading global solutions vendors; ensuring that we continually provide cutting-edge technology solutions with the highest quality of service delivery exceeding our customers' expectation. We welcome you to our world where we attentively listen to and appreciate your needs, and are always willing to meet and exceed your expectations cost-effectively and efficiently

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Engineering

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Engineering will oversee and mentor the engineering teams, providing technical guidance and managing daily operations.
• This role involves optimizing resource allocation, driving efficient project development and execution, and ensuring comprehensive documentation of all activities.
• Additionally, you will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and productive engineering environment while continuously improving organizational processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and support to the teams during design, installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting or performance monitoring.
• Promptly report and manage all technical issues and equipment failures and find effective solutions.
• Support engineers in conducting power audits, feasibility studies, site surveys, and electrical system assessments for power/energy projects.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the team to ensure smooth workflow and productivity.
• Manpower planning to optimize resource allocation including manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Design circuits and create schematics. Interpret and analyze electrical engineering designs, and circuit diagrams to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor KPI achievements and career path management for team members
• Improve testing and repair techniques.
• Risk assessment to minimize project risks.
• Repair faulty electronic components and restore damaged systems to excellent operational condition.
• Improve on existing standard operating procedures for the department
• Conduct regular project meetings, and attend technical and coordination meetings providing clear communication and updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Responsible for transforming electrical design on paper into reality
• Proactively identify faults or malfunctions
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in emerging engineering technologies.
• Responsible for the audit, design, installation, and timely execution of power projects within scope and within budget.
• Relationship Management
• Ability to develop project schedules, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, business development, finance etc. to achieve project goals
• Assist with customer site callouts from time to time
• Involvement in bid/tender preparation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance activities, including repairs, replacements, and equipment performance.
• Delivering presentations to staff members and other stakeholders
• Assist in the design and configuration of AVR and Inverter and other energy storage and backup solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Provide training and support to staff to enhance skills and improve performance.
• Timely submittal of all travel expenses, time reporting, service reporting and e-mail correspondence.
• Implements appropriate safety procedures; reviews safety practices; investigates injuries and unsafe conditions; takes appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure quality control measures are in place, monitoring compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA / QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Conduct accurate power audits and end-use energy demand profiling
• Use portable energy audit instruments such as power analysers, data loggers
• Monitor workshop operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOM) to guide procurement.
• Ability to estimate project costs from established cost elements, including contingency management.
• Review engineering content with senior project engineer, departmental head and partners.
• Support electrical engineering projects from concept to completion, including calculations, specifications, and documentation.
• Maintain the company's tools, equipment, and PPE

Compentencies:

• Sound technical expertise in electrical engineering, including power and control systems, power distribution, electrical wiring etc.
• Technical troubleshooting and ability to identify the root cause of problems
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to interpret engineering designs, schematics, and electrical drawings
• Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suites, such as Excel and MS Project, and engineering design software such as AUTOCAD, REVIT, solidwork, Matlab, ETAP etc
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. and presentation skills
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Smart with high problem-solving skills.
• Good coordination of internal and external parties towards delivery of a defined objective
• Detail-oriented personality
• Excellent preventive maintenance mentality.
• Superior people management skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams
• Excellent manual dexterity and willingness to learn.
• In-depth understanding of engineering principles, domestic and industrial electrical systems operation and maintenance
• Organizing skills.
• Ability to plan and re-plan in dynamic situations.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good working relationships with external vendors and customer focus
• Monitor maintenance and inspection plans
• Ability to work independently and ability to work in a team
• Evaluating systems’ safety, reliability, and performance
• Knowledge of modern maintenance management practices
• Must be physically/medically fit.
• Documentation skills

Other Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Masters degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years experience preferably within the power engineering sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience of design and installation of UPS, Inverters, solar systems, and AVR systems
• Membership in professional associations such as NSE or COREN certification is an added advantage.
• Experience with repairs of electronic boards, and electronic appliances
• Proven experience leading technical teams

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2024.

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