We are Hiring: Operations & Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Operations & Maintenance Engineer 

Department: Engineering Operations

Reports To: Operations & Maintenance Manager

Type of employment: Full-time

Starting date: 2025

Location: Abuja, Nigeria (with occasional travel to project sites)

Havenhill is a clean-tech utility company dedicated to using solar energy to generate clean, safe, cost-effective, and sustainable electricity. Founded with a mission to bridge the energy gap in Nigeria, Havenhill has expanded its operations from providing power backup services to deploying solar mini-grids that energize communities, power industries and healthcare facilities across Nigeria​​. At our core, we believe that clean energy is the backbone for Africa’s infrastructural development, and we strive to create solutions that leave no community behind​.

As the Operations and Maintenance Engineer, you will oversee the operations and maintenance of the company’s 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 company’s solar PV systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations Management: 
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of the company’s 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 Havenhill’s 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.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 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, 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.

Are you interested in this role? Click HERE to apply.