Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Department: Supply Chain
Reporting Line: Global MG Design and Construction Manager
Location: Nigeria, Benin, or Zambia (80% Travel within Africa)
About ENGIE Energy Access
ENGIE Energy Access is one of the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGo solar home systems are financed through affordable installments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in 9 countries across Africa (Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.5 million customers and more than 8 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain the leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025.

Job Purpose/Mission 
ENGIE Energy Access is seeking a Flying Mini-Grids Construction Technician to work closely with the Global Mini-Grids Design and Construction Manager and to temporarily support the country Technical Managers of MySolGrid during construction phases. The role is to be the inspector and MySolGrid presence on site with the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor mandated to build the sites.

Responsibilities
• Quality and Quantity controls of the EPC mandated.
• HSE visits during construction.
• Implementation of Internet access for our monitoring.
• Joined Commissioning with EPC, MySolGrid settings implementation.
• Training of the local permanent Technician and the local operator for Operation of the sites.
• Starting solutions implementation for Productive users (VFD, Soft-starter, Star-Delta)
• Last miles support (Customers subscription, Smart meter registration)

Knowledge and skills 
Experience:
• At least 3 years of experience in project implementation (in an EPC company)
• Strong understanding of power electronics topologies (DC/DC, DC/AC, & AC/DC)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Experience in mini-grid projects.
• Commissioning of a certain number of Hybrid installation.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to travel 80% of the time.

Qualifications:
• License degree in electrical engineering
Language(s): 
• English
• French is a plus
 Technology:
• Hybrid system (Solar PV, Batteries, Diesel) – Victron is mandatory

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths! 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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