Solar Plant Construction Manager

IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.
It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead efforts for preliminary design and optimization of grid scale solar projects under development 

Serve as technical point of contact for solar project development and delivery teams

Coordinate and review site production and optimization efforts utilizing PVsyst evaluation software

Effectively manage internal and external resources on site specification, optimization, and preliminary design

Keep current on changing trends in the solar generation market.

Capable of scoping, contracting, and managing consultants and contractors for design and technical services as necessary

Provide and advise on conceptual design configuration for development pipeline projects

Gain, capture, and grow subject matter expertise in grid-scale solar generation using the Company's tools and processes in order to increase the experience and the know-how of the Grid Scale Renewables team

Provide subject matter leadership in grid-scale solar generation tasks when subject matter expertise is utilized from contractors, plant personnel, or wider Company's resources in order to provide streamlined technical service

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is required

Minimum of 7 years' experience; 5 years' experience in solar energy sector preferred

Must have experience with grid-scale solar project engineering design and optimization, preferably with a leading utility scale solar project developer or top EPC provider

Experience or close coordination with CAD or GIS software platforms for solar site layouts
Experience with PVsyst or other solar production models for estimating and optimizing solar facilities
Knowledge and experience in utility grid characteristics and requirements for the purposes of meeting grid requirements for new solar installations
Knowledge and experience in development and construction of power generation and storage assets in the United States
Must be able to interpret solar production studies and use that information to advise on business development projects and activities
Strong leadership skills and interest in eventually growing a team