Mini-Grids Technical Officer/Associate

Role Summary

The Mini-Grids Technical Officer provides technical support across the entire lifecycle of mini-grid projects, from development and feasibility validation through construction, commissioning, and operations. This role involves extensive desktop reviews, documentation, and field coordination while ensuring engineering accuracy, quality assurance, safety, and reliable system performance.

Key Responsibilities

Development Phase

• Support desktop assessments, load analysis, and technical due diligence for potential sites
• Support feasibility documentation, including demand estimation, GIS reviews, site validation, and resource analysis
• Review engineering reports, preliminary designs, geotechnical information, and environmental/HSE documentation
• Prepare technical input required for project approvals, funding partners, and regulatory submissions
• Support the preparation of technical sections of proposals and development reports

Engineering Design & Technical Documentation

• Assist in detailed design reviews (SLDs, layouts, equipment protection, LV distribution)
• Prepare and validate material specifications and equipment datasheets
• Ensure project documentation aligns with company standards and regulatory requirements
• Participate in design and technical meetings with relevant stakeholders

Construction & Commissioning

• Support site mobilization, civil works inspection, and installation
• Ensure teams adhere to engineering standards, quality standards, and safety protocols
• Support FAT/SAT (Factory and Site Acceptance Tests), commissioning, energization checks, and QAQC
• Support handover to operations
• Ensure all site activities comply with safety procedures
• Support enforcement of contractor HSE compliance

Operations & Maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and diagnostics of renewable systems
• Track and monitor system performance