Job Description
Planning & Strategy
• Develop and execute a site-specific alternative energy deployment roadmap to reduce diesel consumption by targeted % across PAT’s estate.
• Conduct site energy audits, load profiling, and feasibility studies for solar, hybrid, and battery storage solutions.
• Design optimal energy mix (Solar + Lithium-ion + Genset) based on site class, grid availability, and tenancy ratio.
• Prepare CAPEX/OPEX models and ROI projections for management approval.
Deployment & Project Execution
• Manage end-to-end deployment of alternative energy systems across greenfield and brownfield tower sites.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Civil, RF, Operations) and external contractors for seamless installation with zero downtime.
• Procure and manage inventory of solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), and remote monitoring systems (RMS).
• Ensure all deployments adhere to PAT’s HSE standards, local building codes, and manufacturer specifications.
Management of Alternative Energy Assets
• Oversee commissioning, performance testing, and handover to operations.
• Monitor real-time energy data via PAT’s Network Operations Center (NOC) and remote telemetry systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for underperforming sites (e.g., battery degradation, inverter faults, hybrid inefficiency).
• Manage third-party O&M vendors for preventive and corrective maintenance of grid and hybrid systems.
Performance Optimization & Reporting
• Track key KPIs: Site Uptime (≥99.5%), Diesel Reduction (Liters/site/month), Battery Autonomy (Hours), and Energy Cost per Site
• Generate weekly dashboards on energy savings, carbon reduction, and system health for senior leadership.
• Continuously pilot and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., hydrogen fuel cells, wind hybrids, AI driven EMS).
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Negotiate SLAs with Grid firms, battery OEMs, and energy management software providers.
• Liaise with colocation tenants (MTN, Airtel, etc.) on energy billing and availability clauses.
• Collaborate with regulators on compliance for embedded generation.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum) & SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field.
• Master’s degree or PMP certification is strongly preferred.
• NABCEP or DPR renewable energy certification is an advantage.
• 5–8 years in energy project management, with at least 4 years specifically in telecom towerco, ISP, or utility-scale solar/hybrid deployments.
• Proven track record of deploying 50+ off-grid, grid, hybrid power sites from conception to commissioning.
• Good understanding of:
• Solar PV design (string sizing, tilt/orientation, shading analysis).
• Battery technologies (Lithium-ion – LFP/NMC, VRLA, flow batteries).
• Hybrid controllers (Huawei SUN2000, Victron, Deye, Studer, etc.).
• Remote monitoring systems (e.g., PowerShield, Eltek, Vertiv, SolarCycle).
• Grid deployment
• Familiarity with Nigerian grid instability patterns and diesel logistics challenges.
• Project Management: Agile and Waterfall; ability to manage 50+ concurrent site upgrades.
• Data-Driven: Proficient in Excel, Power BI, or Python for energy data analysis.
• Problem-Solving: Rapid fault isolation in hybrid systems across remote locations.
• Negotiation: Vendor and tenant energy contract management.
• HSE Leadership: Deep knowledge of solar DC safety, battery thermal runaway prevention, and fire codes.
