Job description

Husk is seeking an Engineer, Asset Health & Operational Audit to join the Engineering team in Nigeria. This individual will play an integral role in systems integration and management for remote monitoring purposes for our locations. We are looking for someone who has experience within the renewable energy sector and understands the need and use of technology (and its application) in the design, analysis, and monitoring of power installations. Such individuals should also be passionate about contributing to solving one of Nigeria’s most critical challenges – the energy access deficit. This position provides the opportunity to join a growing team that is changing the face of rural electrification in many countries in Asia and Africa, including India, Nigeria, etc. 

Key responsibilities:

General

• Play a key role as a member of the Engineering Team in systems integration and management.
• Support the integration and engagement with approved service providers for site operations.
• Support the optimization of various Husk NG activities to ensure best practices are entrenched towards more efficient processes.
• Support information and data gathering/analysis to support the Mini-Grids/Marketing Teams for market intelligence insights within and around proposed mini-grid locations.
• Support in driving “Best Practices” across the business. Once a “Best Practice” has been identified, ensure that the practice is visible nationally and to another subsidiary.
• Support in negotiating solutions, resolving conflicts, and providing solutions in the best interest of HUSK Power Systems, and our clients and employees across potential mini-grid locations.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of new employees where necessary.
• Understand the priorities of the country operations and support the Country Team when necessary.
• Provide requisite support and inputs on building and aligning various company processes and policies according to global best practices.
• Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Systems Integration

• Work with the larger Engineering/Software Team (NG and India) on the integration of Husk's in-house proprietary IOT systems to drive remote monitoring for HMG and other locations.
• Work with the relevant Teams (both internal and external) to establish, configure and test various integrated operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Support Mini Grids/Marketing/Customer Engagement Teams to integrate work tools and other support systems to ensure seamless systems operation.
• Maintain a repository for all data and insights from Husk integrated remote monitoring system for easy access when required.
• Understand and oversee any system integration needs as required.

Asset Health Monitoring

• Provide regular system performance updates to the Operations/CE/HMG Teams for any requisite action and to drive actionable insights. 
• Work with the Operations/CE Team to guide basic troubleshooting across HMG and other locations when required with respect to O&M processes for installed systems.
• Ensure regular and timely system updates to ensure rapid response to any system issues.
• Serve as one of the contact persons along with other relevant Teams for all integrated service providers for the resolution of any system-related issues. 
• Evaluate existing systems regularly and provide technical updates as required.

Process Automation and Design

• Support in the possible automation of various processes with the Engineering, Software, and other relevant Teams to drive process efficiency.
• Understand and support system sizing/design discussions for both HMGs and C+I clients jointly with the Engineering and other relevant Teams to ensure relevant system integration planning.
• Analytics and Generating Actionable Insights
• Utilize analytics throughout the function to accomplish strategic goals.
• Use data to inform decision-making for strategy development and adjustments as necessary.

General Skills & Attributes

• Ability to develop and update professional knowledge and skills quickly and efficiently. Ability to apply professional knowledge and skills in the advancement of business objectives.
• Proven proactive approach to systems integration and management.
• Quickly and successfully implements changes and improvements in operational activities and services. Effectively carries out tasks that are required by the Global Leadership and Nigeria Management team in addition to carrying out own role.
• Adapts to changes in company strategy whilst developing own strategy to achieve a personal goal of competently developing projects.
• Assesses own development needs and develops self to improve job performance and fulfill future potential. Contributes to the team ethos of the Company.
• The ability to evaluate and convey complex information to others in an effective manner through concise communication skills and clear presentation skills in both verbal and written contexts.
• Ability to work in rural, peri-urban locations as required

Does this sound like you? 

• Minimum 2-5 years of experience within the renewable energy sector supporting systems integration and management activities.
• Must have deep industry knowledge and be able to provide relevant inputs on optimizing the delivery of project activities
• Must have a clear understanding of what it takes and means to sell ‘power’ for business operations to clients
• Graduate from a leading institution with a related degree in engineering or sciences. Post-graduate degree and/or related professional qualifications are considered a positive.
• Familiarity with relevant software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills are required
• A clearly defined strategic thought process and a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent people skills, able to manage, motivate and discipline if necessary. 
• This position requires risk analysis, critical thinking, and the ability to provide solutions to the benefit of the company, and projects. 
• Ability to influence through data and business analysis.
• Operationally focused; detailed oriented but able to grasp big picture.
• Excellent skills with MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and project management tools (MS Project, Asana, Slack etc)
• Most importantly, candidate must fit company spirit where people work smart, play hard, have fun and are dedicated to success.
• Ability to drive a vehicle during the normal course of business. Must possess a driver’s license, and maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check.

Also;

• You are driven to deliver business growth in a new market.
• You have a robust industry network and understand effective client engagement practices.
• You are an effective planner and have a strong orientation to process.
• You build a strong relationship built on trust and are a strong verbal communicator.
• You pride your negotiation and communication skills.

Location and Travel

This role is based in Abuja. Occasional travel to Husk’s Mini Grids in the rural areas of Nasarawa is required. The number of traveling days could be 2-3 days in 3 months. If a female employee is required to travel, she will be accompanied by another senior colleague, and the Travel policy that highlights safety for female travelers will be strictly followed with zero tolerance for any security flags.