Technical Manager (Energy Services) Job

Eenovators Ltd, an energy consulting firm based in Nairobi, is seeking a Technical Manager to support it its core operations.
Below are the requirements.

Core Competencies

1. Technical Expertise
Proficient in handling the most complex of technical development concepts, latest software tools and technologies, strong database concepts and designing techniques.
Understands energy auditing procedures and can fully conduct an energy audit
Possesses good knowledge of different energy systems
Experience in troubleshooting, software development processes and ability to understand and implement client requirements.

2. Management Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients
• Understand project requirements, coordinate with resources and direct the projects in the right direction in a timely manner
• Ability to manage change and effectively pass on the information down the line to concerned teams for smoother execution
• Delegate and allocate responsibilities efficiently to manage projects end to end

3. Leadership

• Effectively lead teams and inspire others to achieve goals through innovation, quality and excellence
• Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of team members and suitably make changes if required
• Resource management skills and ability to handle complex / sensitive issues
• Encourage team interaction, boost employee motivation and appreciate team contribution
• Ability to match project tasks with opportunities for development so that employee potential is utilised to the maximum

Roles and Responsibilities

Technical

• Must ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies and documentation requirements across project phases
• Fully conduct an energy audit with assistance of the team members
• Able to guide the team through the development, testing and implementation stages and review the completed work effectively
• Provide direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration
• Able to make quick decisions and solve technical problems to provide an efficient environment for project implementation
• Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability
• Must provide technical training to teams when required and serve as a technical mentor to team members
• Be able to market energy services to prospective clients
• Management
• Ensure standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place
• Task allocation and performance evaluation of team members
• Project scheduling and resource management
• Planning, budgeting and reporting on projects
• Make presentations on project status, present monthly and annual reports to senior management
• Meet with client teams and gather requirements, conduct regular team meetings and track project progress
• Estimate project budgets, coordinate with finance department for funds and plan for purchasing of equipment and hardware in a cost-effective way
• Provide an efficient working atmosphere to project teams and ensure objectives are met within stipulated time

Minimum Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering
• About 2 years’ experience in working with teams as a team leader
• Experience in energy audits
• Proven experience of working with hardware and software suppliers, partners, agents, groups.
• Knowledge and experience of project implementation
• Possession of a driving license

How to Apply

Send your cover letter, CV and relevant documentation to info@eenovators.com by 17th of July 2015