Project Manager at Redavia

To support REDAVIA on its steep growth curve, REDAVIA is recruiting a Mobilization Manager, based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a target start date in December 2019.

Role:

The Mobilization Manager will be responsible for:

Mobilize containerized solar power plants: 

• Plan and execute mobilization / re-mobilization of Redavia solar farms
• Train and oversee subcontractor teams to install solar plants
• Carry out electrical connections of each plant installation
• Install, configure and test communications and monitoring equipment
• Test, commission and obtain acceptance by the customer
• Handover completed installations along with As-built drawings  to Asset Management team
• Manage plant decommissioning, re-packing and shipping to new sites
• Monitor and control budgets

Continually improve your work area:

• Help implement automated business processes
• Improve commissioning QA procedures
• Train local partner installers
• Help produce installation and training manuals

Support other teams:

• Provide product development feedback to the product team
• Information sharing to support the sales team
• Coordinate effectively with the operations team
• Feedback suggestions to the management team 

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position:

Has experience with:

Project management: 

• Workflow management (Gantt charts)
• Managing electrical sub-contractors
• On-the-job training and supervision
• Testing and quality control
• Managing budgets and timelines
• Electrical commissioning formalities

Solar and electrical engineering: 

• Building and commissioning solar PV installations
• Installation of grid and diesel genset-driven electrical systems 
• Installation and commissioning of electrical controls systems
• Electrical installation and electrical safety qualifications
• Configuring monitoring equipment and internet routers
• Drafting of electrical drawings.

Mindset: 

• Safety first: Consistently applies REDAVIA’s Health, Safety, Social Impact and Environmental Impact guidelines
• Dynamic: 
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Non-hierarchical attitude and strong team spirit
• Creative and persistent problem solver
• Continuous improvement: Manages day-to-day operations “Hands-on” and improves business processes with “bird’s eye” 
• International:
• Enjoys working independently within a globally connected team
• Bridges between international and local cultural and professional expectations 
• Mission-driven: 
• Affinity with renewable energy
• Drive to make the world a better place

Skillset: 

• Fluent English and Kiswahili. French and/or German skills an advantage.
• Project management: Formal PMP or other project management training as evidenced by certificates an advantage
• Electrical engineering: Electrical Engineering degree desired, Kenyan T3 Solar installation license required. Medium Voltage installation licenses an advantage. 
• Controls and Communications: Training/certificates related to setting-up and testing controls and communications systems
• Computer literacy and comfort, especially cloud computing and digital process management. 
• Drafting experience with AutoCAD would be a plus.

What we offer:

REDAVIA is revolutionizing the energy supply for emerging and frontier markets, creating unparalleled environmental and development impact at scale. We offer the Mobilization Manager the opportunity to make a difference in a professional, non-hierarchical, and friendly work environment: Work that matters in an enjoyable team.