SPG Job Recruitment 2019 – this is to inform the general public that Sahara Power Group (SPG) is recruiting eligible candidates. Interested candidates should kindly follow the procedures below to apply successfully.
Sahara Power Group (SPG) is the largest privately owned vertically integrated power company in Sub-Saharan Africa, with plans to expand its generation capacity to exceed 5,000MW by 2023. Our portfolio includes Egbin Power Plc (the largest thermal power plant in Sub Saharan Africa ex. South Africa), Afam, Eleme, Trans Amadi and Omoku Plants.
We are recruiting to fill the below positions:
Job Title: Business Lead – Power Generation
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Level: Senior Manager/Supervisor
Job Description
- We are seeking for an individual with expertise within power generation sub sector. This individual will provide technical and commercial expertise to the group in the area of generation.
- Sahara Power Group (SPG) expects the ideal individual to be able to leverage on its generating assets, and ensure these assets perform optimally and render expert technical advisory services.
Responsibilities
The key roles and responsibilities of the Business Lead, Power Generation are:
- Project Management – handling of power generation projects i.e. taking the lead on special projects as assigned by the MD Sahara Power Group or at the request of the Power Company CEO, thereby freeing the power Company CEO to carry on with day-to-day responsibilities.
- Representation at relevant associations, an ambassador for the Power Group, speaking at events, representing the Group as assigned on various committees.
- Health and Safety (HSSE) Lead across all of the operations of the Power Group and in particular at the power plants.
- The Business Lead, Generation is expected to develop a standard set of HSSE policy documents that are to be applied, a metrics of key performance indices across board and the establishment of an annual competition amongst all power plants to ensure adherence/compliance with the HSSE policies.
- Work closely with the SPG MD and the Board and play a critical role in developing and implementing the company’s financial strategy.
- Play an advisory role with unit heads, evaluating and assisting them with strategic and technical plans.
- Standardization champion, to achieve optimality across the Power Group there will be a need to aspire to standard practices across the power plants in terms of operation, maintenance, training & development. The Business Leader, Generation shall take the lead on this, including drafting of standardization guidelines for the operating generation companies.
- Knowledge transfer facilitation, there is a benefit in knowledge sharing and transfer amongst the power companies, it is envisaged that this will include Secondment between power companies. The Business Lead will be responsible for coordinating this and ensuring its fulfillment.
- Internship Programme development, the future of the organization will depend on the nurturing of new and prospective recruits. The Business Lead will be responsible for the development and coordination of this Programme across the Power Group.
Qualifications and Requirements
- University degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 20 years work experience in a generating plant.
- At least 5 years’ experience in Plant Operations in a combined cycle plant of minimum 1000MW
- Solid understanding of investment strategies and financial services
- Strong understanding of financial risk management and oversight
- Experience in Venture Capital, banking, government financing and mergers & acquisitions
- Solid performance track record in such areas as strategic planning, financial reporting, reviewing and implementing contracts and negotiating.
- As a dynamic leader, demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence through the ability to work effectively with others and build strong relationships with a variety of stake holders, senior managers and department leaders.
- Self-Motivated
- Great Human & Materials Manager
- Integrity
- Goal Oriented
- Solution Oriented
- Dependability
- Industry knowledge
- Leadership
- Calm disposition.
Job Title: Renewable Energy Manager
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Level: Senior Manager/Supervisor
Job Description
- We are seeking for an individual who can assess studies on emerging technologies, understand environmental impacts of energy production, transfer their understanding to practical business strategies, and communicate through a variety of means, including public presentations.
- The candidate must be able to balance financial analysis with a visionary approach to alternative energy production. This specialist is committed to understanding environmental issues, capital investment, supply chain management and constraints.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development/establishment of off-grid energy solutions, related outcome and output results, as well as related strategies, through analysis of energy sector needs and priorities.
- Prepare technical reports and inputs for projects and documentation, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information.
- Provide technical and administrative support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing materials/ documentations, complying with regulatory processes to support progress towards the off-grid energy solutions in Nigeria.
- Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate review and approval processes.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to collect, analyze and share information on implementation issues, suggest solutions on routine implementation of relevant projects and alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level interventions and/or decision.
- Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference.
- Contribute to SPG’s risk assessment and risk management processes in Nigeria by supporting relevant project teams in identifying and mitigating risks associated with renewable energy sources interventions.
- Monitor and report on the use of sectorial program resources (administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocations based on regulations/procedures and donor commitments with standards of accountability and integrity.
- Report on issues identified to enable timely resolution by management/stakeholders.
- Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure proper resolution.
- Undertake field visits and surveys, collect and share reports with partners/stakeholders.
- Support the project team/s in the design, development, implementation, management and monitoring of renewable interventions, as needed.
- Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, and understanding of regulatory policies, strategies, processes and best practices in off-grid energy solutions to support programme implementation
Qualifications and Requirements
- University degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 15 years work experience with at least 10 years of progressive management and technical experience in design, development, implementation and procurement of renewable energy systems.
- Demonstrated experience and practical knowledge of off-grid renewable energy (preferably solar PV systems)
- Additional relevant postgraduate courses in renewable energy or related field will be a strong asset;
- Familiarity with off-grid and solar PV market and sector is required;
- At least 5 years of experience required in business analysis, feasibility studies and resource assessment for solar PV projects is required;
- Experience in international cooperation technical assistance highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of investment strategies and financial services
- Strong understanding of financial risk management and oversight
- Experience in Venture Capital, banking, government financing and mergers & acquisitions
- Solid performance track record in such areas as strategic planning, financial reporting, reviewing and implementing contracts and negotiating.
- As a dynamic leader, demonstrate interpersonal savvy and influence through the ability to work effectively with others and build strong relationships with a variety of stake holders, senior managers and department leaders.
How to Apply
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