Head of Engineering at Powerex

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