Vacancy for a design/ application engineer

Our client is into Energy and power generation.

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos State.

Main Purpose of the Position (including reporting structure):

• Reporting to Technical Manager, CESN – Technical Support Group
• Provide technical support to the sales and projects teams for the evaluation and design of distributed power generation and co-generation systems in the range 2-20 MW at voltages up to 33kV

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for evaluation and design on the electrical aspects of heat recovery and distributed generation systems that meet customer requirements.
• Optimise overall electrical systems designs for power generation and co-generation schemes to create best value, fit-for-purpose solutions that meet customer requirements
• Prepare competitive proposals and deliver systems that meet specifications and schedule.
• Designs, develops and contributes to the following design responsibilities:
• Control topologies
• Functional design specifications
• Develops I/O schedules
• Contributes to the development and review of system P&IDs
• Single line electrical system diagrams
• Protection / load flow / grading studies.
• Written design specifications for all electrical equipment Balance of Plant
• Production and review of system / equipment Data Sheets
• Review suppliers drawings / schematics
• Produce project cable design documents
• Produce installation technical specifications
• Statements of Requirements
• Technical Risk Assessments – ATEX/HAZOP/SAP etc.
• Prepare electrical systems designs for the CAD draughtsman
• Provide technical support and advice to the sales and projects teams.
• Attending customer / client / supplier meetings as required, including:
  
  • Support of the BDM’s in meetings with their customers
  • Participation in project review meetings
  • Inspection & testing of key deliverables from equipment and service providers, as required prior to release of equipment
  • Interact with suppliers to identify and meet customer requirements
  • Interact with suppliers to identify and meet best available technology
  
  
• Recommendations of suppliers / equipment to Projects and Procurement.
• System problem identification and resolution, should problems occur during execution of projects.
• Keeps up to date with the latest relevant engineering standards and recommendations, to ensure client solutions designs are fit for purpose.
• Some on-site time reviewing installation against design intent, during installation phase will be required.

Experience Required:

• A thorough knowledge of power generation systems, especially reciprocating engine mechanical, electrical, acoustical and installation disciplines, for based and small gas turbine power plants, used for base load, peaking and co-generation applications.
• Broad application knowledge is required across the range of generator set applications, in both diesel and gas powered equipment.
• Demonstrated competency with load profiling & power analysis
• Demonstrated competency in distributed generation electrical power systems
• Demonstrated capability in power distribution system equipment selection
• Demonstrated competency in cable scheduling
• Demonstrated competency in generator and distribution systems protection
• Knowledge of parallel operation of electrical systems, generator to generator and generator to utility
• Knowledge of transformers, lv & mv switchgear, neutral earthing equipment and their application in power generation / distribution systems
• Knowledge of electrical control systems of mechanical Balance of Plant items
• Knowledge of the application of PLCs in control systems
• Technical and business skills to evaluate alternative technologies and designs
• Excellent communication skills to share experience provide advice and encourage creativity in cross-functional teams

Education/Qualifications Required:

• 15 years’ experience in design and / or operations in power generation industry
• BS Electrical Engineering or relevant experience

Salary & Application:
Salary is very competitive.
Qualified candidates should please forward CVs to ‘[email protected]’ using ‘APPLICATION ENGINEER’ as the title of application. Incorrect titled applications will not be opened. Submission closes 27^th August, 2015. Only experienced candidates will be invited for interviews.