Job Recruitment at Prado Power Limited

Prado Power Limited is a progressive renewable energy company. Our mission is to provide affordable cleantech solutions to deliver electricity to off-grid, under-served communities and also commercial/industrial clients. Over the years, we have deployed mini-grids and SHS across Nigeria, creating thousands of clean energy connections We are on a journey to scale this and be part of Nigeria's energy solution.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Solar Installations Technician

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site/energy audits to gather data for analysis of customer energy requirements
• Installation of roof-top and ground-mount Solar PV Systems up to 500KW
• Perform system costing in coordination with the supply chain department and other internal key stakeholders
• Provide Design Team with required information and support to enable them produce engineering drawings for upcoming projects
• Developing materials lists for upcoming Solar PV installations
• Assist in market research and propose products/technology/tools to help convert opportunities into revenue streams
• Offer professional advice and educate clients on appliances applicable for solar power use
• Co-ordinate with various teams within the company internally and externally for seamless project execution
• Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring
• Troubleshooting issues relating to Solar PV installations

Educational Qualifications and other Requirements

• Candidates should possess a minimum National Diploma (ND) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or graduate in a related engineering field
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in the installation of Solar PV Systems of 10KW capacity and above
• Awareness about safe work procedures during Solar PV installations is required
• Must have electrical/electronic practical connections experience, able to do load terminations on Distribution Board
• Language Proficiency: English (excellent oral & writing skills)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Flexible to travel domestically.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Project Engineer, Solar

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Project Execution:

• Develop scope of works for solar projects and liaise with the Engineering Design team to come up with construction design packages and other supporting documentation.
• We place a premium on Safety, hence you would be responsible for job site hazard identification and development of appropriate safety management plans for projects.
• Resource planning for project implementation - identification and procurement of necessary project resources for project implementation.
• Supervise installations in a timely and cost-effective manner maintaining high standards and compliance with best practices for solar installations.
• Project document control - maintain up to date project/site documents.
• Liaise with Management to improve company processes.
• Participate, review and sign-off commissioning test reports.
• Perform reporting functions to Management including weekly site reports.

Project Development:

• Support our Business Development team with the required technical information for development of Solar PV solutions that align with the needs of our clients.
• Technical project due diligence and project engineering design review.
• Coordinate activities to retrieve energy consumption data and Energy production and performance modeling for PV and energy storage systems.
• Manage communications with the Owners Engineers of our various clients.

Education

• Minimum of B.Sc or HND in engineering (i.e. civil, structural, mechanical or electrical or similar technical degree).
• Membership of relevant professional bodies (Nigeria Society of Engineers, COREN)
• Completed training/certifications in Solar PV project design and implementation.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a project manager, field engineer or project engineer preferred in the Solar PV space.
• Experience as a project manager with responsibility for management of project budget, schedule, engineering performance, construction performance, commissioning performance, quality performance and safety performance required.
• At least 2 years of engineering management of project teams preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in safety focused work environment required.

Job Skills:

• Willingness to work and succeed in a culture of respect, communication, and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Engineering management, construction management, project cost controls, project scheduling and project management skills.
• Strong contract administration and construction risk management skills.
• Strong demonstrated experience in management of change and cost control of projects.
• Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to represent the company with integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite and other Project Management Software.
• Familiar with the use of Solar PV design software such as HOMER and Helioscope.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online