Operations and Maintenance Engineer Solar PV(Ibadan)

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Job Location:

Ibadan - Nigeria

Salary: Not Disclosed
Experience Required: 3years
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Client is a renewable energy company providing sustainable and cost-effective solar power solutions across urban and rural communities in Nigeria.

They are looking to hire an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer who will oversee the operations and maintenance of the companys projects including Mini-Grids Commercial & Industrial etc. ensuring optimal system performance compliance with safety standards and high system reliability. You will support in leading a team of technicians manage vendor collaborations and ensure the seamless operation of the companys solar PV systems.

Job Responsibilities
  • Operations Management:

    • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of the companys power projects to maintain peak performance.

    • Monitor system performance analyze data and promptly troubleshoot faults to minimize downtime.

  • Preventive Maintenance

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

    • 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.

  • Performance Optimization:

    • Conduct energy calculations inspections and performance analysis to enhance system efficiency.

    • Prepare and execute system performance improvement plans.

  • HSE and Compliance:

    • Ensure all maintenance activities meet Havenhills 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.

  • Team and Vendor Clarification

    • Collaborate with service contractors to ensure efficient vendor-based maintenance tasks.

    • Supervise on-site inspections repairs and specialized services.

  • Reporting and Documentation:

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

  • Continuous Improvement

    • Evaluate current operating and maintenance procedures providing recommendations for improvement.

    • Undertake assignments aimed at process optimization and enhanced system reliability.

Job Requirements
  • Education:

    • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

  • Experience:

    • Minimum of 3 years of experience in solar PV operations and maintenance.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Strong knowledge of solar PV systems inverters and transformers.

    • Expertise in troubleshooting energy calculations and system optimization.

  • Certifications:

    • COREN Registered Engineer (preferred).

    • Relevant certifications (e.g. Mini-Grid Design SPVIS NAPTIN).

  • Professional Memberships:

    • Membership in professional associations like the NSE NEMSA NIPE etc.

  • Other Skills:

    • Excellent problem-solving and team management abilities.

    • Proficiency in root cause analysis and system performance optimization.

  • Travel Requirement:

    • Willingness to travel extensively to project sites.



Our Client is a renewable energy company providing sustainable and cost-effective solar power solutions across urban and rural communities in Nigeria.They are looking to hire an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Engineer who will oversee the operations and maintenance of the companys projects including...