Salpha Energy is a social, for-profit business that designs, distributes, solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Solar Engineer
Location:Lagos
Job Type: Part Time
Job Description
Provide expert consultation on solar PV plant components such as modules, inverters, meteorological stations, and trackers.
Perform every electrical work needed to connect the solar system to the electric grid. This includes proper grounding systems, controls and all testing necessary.
Design of solar ? inverter system to meet clients power/energy requirement.
Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of solar power systems.
Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
Create or interpret the solar panel installation plans, mapping out the steps of the installation and where all of the components will be installed.
Assist service operations team in troubleshooting issues related to installation
Create electrical single-line diagrams or connection diagrams for solar electric systems using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Prepare quotations, Bill of materials based on cost-effective engineering designs.
Weatherproof the solar installation in accordance with local safety regulations and the specifications of the manufacturer.
Install, inspect, maintain and repair solar panel systems, including the solar collectors, batteries, pumps, fans, or support structure.
Develop and design electrical power panels to efficiently handle power distribution and power management.
Meet with clients if need be, to enlighten them on the importance of solar energy.
Assist with solar PV design optimization for cost reduction and performance improvement, including for engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects.
Identify strategic solar and electrical equipment suppliers.
Plan and develop operation and maintenance program for clients and internal use.
End to end execution of solar projects (Rooftop & Ground Mounted) and AMC / Service Support.
Able to check site feasibility and provide the best suitable option for enhancing suitability.
Lead and contribute to projects for solar resource assessments, energy production estimates, performance assessments of operating projects, siting, performance testing, feasibility studies, new technology evaluation, component modelling, conceptual design, and strategic planning.
Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested
Comply with the company laid down policies and process
Propose solutions and process improvement to better aide the companies goals and objectives
Comply with the safety and quality regulations
Report all near-miss to the relevant safety personnel
Perform site visits and maintenance checkups on a regular base.
