
Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manager
PowerGen Renewable Energy
Company Overview
PowerGen Renewable Energy
Nairobi, Kenya
2011
Business Model
Renewable Energy
Designing, building, and operating renewable energy systems, particularly solar and hybrid power solutions.
Energy sales, project development, and consulting services.
Locations & Geography
PowerGen operates in several countries across Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Nigeria.
Company Culture
Their mission is to provide affordable and reliable renewable energy solutions to underserved communities.
PowerGen fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages creativity and problem-solving.
They prioritize employee growth through training programs and opportunities for advancement.
Activities & Projects
PowerGen is currently involved in multiple solar mini-grid projects across East Africa, enhancing energy access in rural areas.
They are developing smart energy management systems to optimize energy usage in off-grid communities.
PowerGen implements sustainable practices by utilizing local resources and minimizing environmental impact.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings include roles in project management, engineering, and business development.
They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
Contact Information
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Job Description
The global energy system is evolving. A more distributed, smart, and clean electricity network is taking shape, which will displace the monodirectional, analog, fossil fuel-based system of the past.
With only half of the continent connected to electricity, the opportunity to build the energy system of the future in Africa today is enormous. PowerGen is building this future-ready grid in Africa, guided by our two-part mission:
- Transform the lives of 600m people through smarter power
- Build the energy system of the future in Africa
Our vision is to be the leading renewable utility in Africa by 2030.
What You’ll Make Happen
Oversee the operations, maintenance and optimization of assets to ensure optimal functionality of systems and consequently, customer satisfaction across all existing and future sites in Nigeria.
O&M Work Planning & Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Prepare work packages & scopes for O&M activities
- Prepare cost-effective O&M plans, schedule, costs & manage technicians if required
- Schedule, optimize, and execute preventive & predictive maintenance
- Coordinate with design teams & OEM (original equipment manufacturers) vendors for equipment maintenance
- Conduct performance QA & AC reviews on assets during construction & prior to handover
- Conduct post project reviews to identify areas for future improvements
- Drive the asset handover process and coordinate Project Execution (PX) and contractors to ensure commissioning and start up and asset handover documentation go smoothly
- Responsible for annual budget setting and cost tracking
- Responsible for annual schedules settings and tracking
Issue Resolution & Capacity Building
- Document & resolve /escalate and close out issues within defined SLAs
- Travel to project sites and vendor locations as assigned to perform all aspects of onsite installation, repair, maintenance, oversight & modification, only when required
- Perform electric, hydraulic, mechanical and software component inspections, testing, repair & troubleshooting, in accordance with its specifications
- Respond to emergency call outs
- Build local capacity by training local technicians
Asset Monitoring & Reporting
- Inspect & monitor daily asset performance
- Plan, schedule and ensure execution of daily, weekly and monthly activities to ensure smooth operations of assets
- Prepare dashboards, reports, manuals, GoBy’s, process flows and training content as required
- Provide timely written review reports from field operation, status and constructive feedback as requested
- Ensure for timely submission of reports to regulator, government agencies and internal teams
- Perform quality checks across asset delivery and optimization nodes
- Ensure that all O&M activities performed at project sites comply with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) requirement, warranties and plans
- Record and report all faults, deficiencies and other unusual occurrences, as well as the time and materials expended on work orders
- Coordinate with supply chain on warranty claims & waste disposal
Team Management & Intra-Team Collaboration
- Oversee all O&M team members and technicians both on-site and office-based
- Overall O&M team leader and manager
- Setting KPIs, conducting performance reviews and continuous development of the team
- Intra-team coordination with each of the following teams: Customer, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Project Management & Installation
Requirements
What Excites You
- Intense attention to detail and managing multiple and varied work streams at the same time
- Working collaboratively with many internal teams across multiple countries and offices to drive growth and operational excellence
- A fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm
You Already Have
- BSc. Electrical Engineering
- COREN license
- At least five years experience (with at least 2 years experience at similar job)
- People management skills
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design / construction practices
- Knowledge of Nigerian Electricity Health and Safety Code
- Knowledge of O&M of HT equipment & transmission line
- Readiness for field visits and ability to travel
- Ability to work on-call during off-shift hours
- Ability to innovate and solve problems
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Experience and proven ability to collaborate across teams
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Practiced flexibility to lend a hand wherever needed, especially in installation
- Enthusiasm in working in the field of renewable energy!
Benefits
- Performance Bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Training Allowance
About the role
June 24, 2025
On-site
- Lagos, Nigeria
At least five years experience, with at least 2 years in a similar role.
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