Vacancies at CDL Human Resource

Purpose of job

The Solar Engineer is The Solar Engineer will be responsible for tasks related to the solar industry, solar power, solar systems, PV design, and electrical design. The role will involve designing and implementing solar projects, conducting feasibility studies, analyzing energy production, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Key responsibilities

• Taking ownership of delivery of Solar PV projects in Solar PV sector, ranging from conceptual stage through detailed design and engineering works, management of project installation services during execution and flawless handover/commissioning.
• Developing technical solutions including designing solar PV layout for commercial and utility  projects , optimizing the size of  the plant, managing the assessment of associated infrastructure such as structural assessment, land assessment etc.
• Liaising with electrical engineers, BESS experts and planning consultant to ensure the successful delivery of the projects
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors to obtain the proposals and develop project costing
• Supporting the development of solar PV business plan
• Providing  technical input to proposals and bids
• Representing the organization in conferences and renewable energy events
• Training and guiding junior members of the team
• Supporting the development inhouse tools and templates
• Ensure compliance to Health, Safety and Environment policy and regulations in the execution of duties at all times

Requirements
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Strong understanding of Solar Industry and Solar PV Power market in Kenya and East Africa
• Proven experience in Solar PV and/or renewable energy sector
• Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards in the solar industry
• Excellent renewable energy project management skills
• Excellent technical skills including familiarity with AutoCad and commercial solar PV design software such as PVsyst
• Demonstrable client focus

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Purpose of Job

• The Maintenance Engineer leads in the operations, maintenance and troubleshooting of solar PV and ESS plants, and establishes new methods to optimise system performance and improve maintenance processes. It is expected that significant travel will be involved in this role as you will be visiting sites around the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily data analysis of Solar PV performance values
• Planning and scheduling of maintenance activities, ensuring effective delivery of all scope defined in the O&M contracts.
• Ensure timely maintenance on PPA sites, with an aim to optimize solar generation and minimize downtime
• Propose enhancements to monitoring activities.
• Troubleshooting unplanned breakdowns on solar PV equipment.
• Writing reports in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Prepare cost estimates for equipment to support maintenance activities
• Prepare status reports on maintenance, with an aim of continuously improving O&M activities
• Liaising with clients and other stakeholders
• Managing tools, spares and stock items, including re-testing of solar equipment after maintenance or replacement.
• Specification and procurement of necessary materials
• Ensuring full compliance with Safety, Health and Environment throughout duties
• Any other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• 2-4 years proven working experience on the maintenance of Solar PV projects,
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Competence with Auto CAD, and solar software such as PV Sys or Solar Lab is a plus
• Experience in storage and Hybrid Solar system design experience is a plus
• Registration with a professional body such as EPRA is a plus
• Valid driver’s license