What You Can Expect

As our Area Lead Technician you will be responsible for managing field response for reactive and planned maintenance activities of select operating assets in Northeast Texas.  This position will also serve as a key company representative for maintenance scheduling/coordination with internal teams as well as 3rd parties. This field-based position will work across departments to communicate updates and will require frequent travel, primarily to facilities in Athens, Texas area. Candidate must reside within 1 hour of area facilities.  

Every day, you will be responsible for managing the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to ensure the plants are operational. You will coordinate with various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), internal and external maintenance partners, and provide hands-on troubleshooting for on-site technical issues. Additionally, you will perform deviation detection and mitigation for the operating battery plants.

You will communicate with internal departments, including High Voltage, Performance Management, Asset Management, and Remote Operations teams, to report issues, address needs, and support issue resolution by coordinating with internal teams, OEMs, and EMS providers. Furthermore, you will support reliability improvement plans by collaborating with in-house and third-party technical engineering staff.

Reporting to the Field Services Manager, your primary duties encompass:

• Oversee internal field service team for regional sites
• Coordination with various OEMs/internal/external maintenance partners
• Hands-on troubleshooting of on-site technical issues
• Performance deviation detection and mitigation
• Communicate with internal departments for reporting any issues or needs
• Assist in any other tasks as required
• Source, schedule, and manage third party contractors for site interventions
• Manage scheduled maintenance planning and coordination, in concert with internal Performance Management and Trading teams
• Support issues resolution coordinating with internal teams, OEMs and EMS providers
• Support reliability improvement plans via coordinating with in-house and third-party technical engineering staff
• Coordinate with various groups during commissioning to identify potential issues prior to site COD

What You’ll Bring

• High School diploma or technical certificate required
• Minimum five (5) years of electrical experience or comparable industrial experience
• Exemplary interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage a team
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
• This position consist of 30-50% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
• Could involve some lifting / up to 50 lbs

Compensation

Salary Range:  $44.00 - $64.00  USD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

This role is eligible for sponsorship.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

Your Responsibility:

As part of the EMS Operations Team at tiko, you monitor product performance for our distributed, large-scale IoT devices and solution. You set up data visualization systems to show product and operational performance metrics. You enhance our observability capabilities with a strong focus on reliability. You proactively identify potential issues, design preventive processes, and implement improvements. You work with the third-level customer service and development teams to troubleshoot issues and contribute to the design of next generation of products.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Applied Engineering (e.g. Electrical, Electronic, Automation, IT, Computer Science, Mechanical), with a general and broad technical background.
• Programming skills are essential: we use Python & SQL; Elastic and Grafana knowledge a plus.
• Eagerness to analyze field data, find root-causes, abstract the troubleshooting process (e.g. failure tree diagram) and transfer your acquired knowledge back to the organization.
• Operational & positive can-do mindset. Capacity to foresee potential issues and proactively propose and implement improvements.
• English fluency is mandatory, French language is a plus.

Would be great if you have...

• Experience in setting up operational observability and monitoring.
• Experience with Business Intelligence and Analytics.
• Acquaintance with Statistical Process Control.
• Experience with IoT systems is an advantage
• Familiarity with Operational Excellence concept.

tiko, c’est une start-up hyper dynamique et multiculturelle, que vous offrira l’opportunité d’exprimer tout votre potentiel, tout en contribuant à faire une réelle différence pour la France, et la planète.

Nos modules sont posés sur chaque radiateur par un installateur certifié et permettent instantanément:

• leur programmation pièce par pièce, au quart d’heure prés, en fonction des habitudes de vie du client
• leur pilotage à distance grâce à l’app gratuite tiko
• le suivi de leur consommation

La particularité de tiko est d’utiliser les radiateurs ainsi connectés pour participer à la stabilisation du réseau électrique Français via le mécanisme d’effacement, sans aucun impact sur le confort des habitants.

Pour en savoir plus: tiko.fr et welcometothejungle.com/fr/companies/tiko

JOB PURPOSE:

Field Operator is responsible for safe operation, local monitoring, control and emergency handling of the RO plant equipment during shift operations in accordance with established procedures and dispatch requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensures that the Local Equipment’s are operated and monitored as per established procedure in order to meet the dispatch instructions received from the Water Control Centre.
• Operation, control, monitoring and emergency handling of local equipment from local PLC / SCADA.
• Carry over the RO equipment start-up and shutdown as per the standard operation procedure (SOP).
• Coordinate with Shift Engineers (SE) / Control Room Operator for Work Permit Isolations i.e. in isolating the equipment for Maintenance activities.
• Collect local data for normalized permeate flow, normalised salt passage and normalised differential pressure calculation by using membrane normalization software program.
• Preparing and maintaining the data for Daily and Monthly reports.
• Closely monitor the chemical dosing system operation.
• Help in Chemical Unloading and chemical stock monitoring.
• Help in the chemical Cleanings, Flushing , Preservation (CIP) activities as and when required
• Taken active participation in all types of operation activities, diagnosis and troubleshooting of Desalination Facility.
• Record local data for shift reports and data reports in accordance with the WPA, O&M Agreement and Company procedures.
• Records the routine data from local in the Shift Log Sheet.
• Performs and monitors equipment changeovers and ensures healthiness of standby equipment.
• Monitors the operational parameters of the systems and equipment and identifies the out of specification operations and suggests the corrective measures that need to be taken.
• Supports the O&M Manager /Shift Engineer in performing Incidents Report and Root Cause Analysis and recommends corrective actions.

HEALTH & SAFETY:

• Responsible for the safe local operation of the Desalination plant in the shift.
• To be aware to the Engie Yanbu for O&M Company Emergency Response Procedure and follows it in case of Emergency.
• Responsible as Designated Person/Issuer under Company Safety Rule
• Comply with Local legislations, Engie Yanbu for O&M company HSES Policy and procedures.
• To be Responsible and accountable for safety of himself, others and the environmental protection.
• Report and mitigate unsafe acts/conditions, near misses and accidents.
• The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.

Work Levels and Conditions and Risks:

• Work Level 5 (OSHA scale 1 to 6): the tasks that he performs as part of their daily work activities represent risks and are controlled by means of procedures, supervision, safety devices and HSE Teams in such a way that its non-observance that could lead to a serious accident or even death.

Exposure to Risks:

• Traffic/automobile accidents, ergonomic problems and accidents;
• Risks inherent to the job while performing inspections, site visits, operations and maintenance activities, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Hard hat/safety helmet;
• Ear protection (plugs or ear muffs);
• Safety glasses;
• Safety shoes;
• Dust mask;
• Cotton coveralls;
• Safety Gloves;
• Cotton vest;
• Respiratory mask.

Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):

• Ergonomic office equipment;

Medical Exams/Laboratory Exams before Taking the Position:

• Complete medical physical examination;
• Visual acuity examination.
• Color blindness test
• PFT (lung capacity)
• Audiometric test

Recommended for persons older than 45 years:

• Laboratory tests: complete blood biometrics, blood chemistry: 3 elements (glucose, urea and creatine) and a general exam of urine;
• Electrocardiogram;
• X-ray PA of thorax.

Medical Criteria for the Position:

• High Blood Pressure: not to present a TA greater than 135/85 in case of present alteration and individual monitoring program;
• Obesity: in case of obesity, implement a monitoring and reduction of weight program.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

• B. Sc. Engineering/Diploma in either of Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• 1 to 2 Years of industry experience in the field of Water Treatment/MSF/MED/RO or Power Plant.

Experience:

One to two years experience in Water treatment process with a real focus on Reverse Osmosis plant operations.
Experience in SWRO commissioning and startup will be preferred.
Experience in GCC market will be preferred.
Ability to interpret PI&D and technical drawings

Skills:

• Fair process knowledge of different stages of Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Desalination System i.e. Pre-Treatment to Reverse Osmosis to Potabilisation (Remineralisation) System.
• Understands the SWRO process from Pre-Treatment to Reverse Osmosis to Potabilisation.
• Knowledge of critical parameters to be monitored at different stages of water production process.
• Knowledge of necessary precautions to avoid membrane Fouling, Scaling or physical and chemical damage to membranes.
• Understands and operates the Equipment within the regulatory and contractual obligations and as per the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guidelines.
• Know and understands the basics of Thermodynamics, Instrumentation, Controls, Mechanical and Electrical systems related to Desalination Plant.
• Be able to understand the Process and Instrument Diagram, Single Line Diagram, Logic Diagrams and explain the functioning of different systems.
• Identify all normal operating parameters and important alarm set points of different systems.
• Be able to draw system Flow Diagrams, showing all major components, flow paths, valves, and field instrumentations.
• Understand the important Permissive, Protections and Interlocks of different systems.
• Takes all the safety precautions while start up, shut down and normal operation of the systems.

Able to analyze an alarm and take proper action in response to the alarms.

Language:

• English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Arabic is an advantage;

Computer:

• Computer literate: Must have reasonable degree of skill in Business Computing Applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Maintenance Management System;

JOB PURPOSE:

Field Operator is responsible for safe operation, local monitoring, control and emergency handling of the RO plant equipment during shift operations in accordance with established procedures and dispatch requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensures that the Local Equipment’s are operated and monitored as per established procedure in order to meet the dispatch instructions received from the Water Control Centre.
• Operation, control, monitoring and emergency handling of local equipment from local PLC / SCADA.
• Carry over the RO equipment start-up and shutdown as per the standard operation procedure (SOP).
• Coordinate with Shift Engineers (SE) / Control Room Operator for Work Permit Isolations i.e. in isolating the equipment for Maintenance activities.
• Collect local data for normalized permeate flow, normalised salt passage and normalised differential pressure calculation by using membrane normalization software program.
• Preparing and maintaining the data for Daily and Monthly reports.
• Closely monitor the chemical dosing system operation.
• Help in Chemical Unloading and chemical stock monitoring.
• Help in the chemical Cleanings, Flushing , Preservation (CIP) activities as and when required
• Taken active participation in all types of operation activities, diagnosis and troubleshooting of Desalination Facility.
• Record local data for shift reports and data reports in accordance with the WPA, O&M Agreement and Company procedures.
• Records the routine data from local in the Shift Log Sheet.
• Performs and monitors equipment changeovers and ensures healthiness of standby equipment.
• Monitors the operational parameters of the systems and equipment and identifies the out of specification operations and suggests the corrective measures that need to be taken.
• Supports the O&M Manager /Shift Engineer in performing Incidents Report and Root Cause Analysis and recommends corrective actions.

HEALTH & SAFETY:

• Responsible for the safe local operation of the Desalination plant in the shift.
• To be aware to the Engie Yanbu for O&M Company Emergency Response Procedure and follows it in case of Emergency.
• Responsible as Designated Person/Issuer under Company Safety Rule
• Comply with Local legislations, Engie Yanbu for O&M company HSES Policy and procedures.
• To be Responsible and accountable for safety of himself, others and the environmental protection.
• Report and mitigate unsafe acts/conditions, near misses and accidents.
• The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.

Work Levels and Conditions and Risks:

• Work Level 5 (OSHA scale 1 to 6): the tasks that he performs as part of their daily work activities represent risks and are controlled by means of procedures, supervision, safety devices and HSE Teams in such a way that its non-observance that could lead to a serious accident or even death.

Exposure to Risks:

• Traffic/automobile accidents, ergonomic problems and accidents;
• Risks inherent to the job while performing inspections, site visits, operations and maintenance activities, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Hard hat/safety helmet;
• Ear protection (plugs or ear muffs);
• Safety glasses;
• Safety shoes;
• Dust mask;
• Cotton coveralls;
• Safety Gloves;
• Cotton vest;
• Respiratory mask.

Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):

• Ergonomic office equipment;

Medical Exams/Laboratory Exams before Taking the Position:

• Complete medical physical examination;
• Visual acuity examination.
• Color blindness test
• PFT (lung capacity)
• Audiometric test

Recommended for persons older than 45 years:

• Laboratory tests: complete blood biometrics, blood chemistry: 3 elements (glucose, urea and creatine) and a general exam of urine;
• Electrocardiogram;
• X-ray PA of thorax.

Medical Criteria for the Position:

• High Blood Pressure: not to present a TA greater than 135/85 in case of present alteration and individual monitoring program;
• Obesity: in case of obesity, implement a monitoring and reduction of weight program.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Essential Qualifications:

• B. Sc. Engineering/Diploma in either of Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• 1 to 2 Years of industry experience in the field of Water Treatment/MSF/MED/RO or Power Plant.

Experience:

One to two years experience in Water treatment process with a real focus on Reverse Osmosis plant operations.
Experience in SWRO commissioning and startup will be preferred.
Experience in GCC market will be preferred.
Ability to interpret PI&D and technical drawings

Skills:

• Fair process knowledge of different stages of Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Desalination System i.e. Pre-Treatment to Reverse Osmosis to Potabilisation (Remineralisation) System.
• Understands the SWRO process from Pre-Treatment to Reverse Osmosis to Potabilisation.
• Knowledge of critical parameters to be monitored at different stages of water production process.
• Knowledge of necessary precautions to avoid membrane Fouling, Scaling or physical and chemical damage to membranes.
• Understands and operates the Equipment within the regulatory and contractual obligations and as per the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guidelines.
• Know and understands the basics of Thermodynamics, Instrumentation, Controls, Mechanical and Electrical systems related to Desalination Plant.
• Be able to understand the Process and Instrument Diagram, Single Line Diagram, Logic Diagrams and explain the functioning of different systems.
• Identify all normal operating parameters and important alarm set points of different systems.
• Be able to draw system Flow Diagrams, showing all major components, flow paths, valves, and field instrumentations.
• Understand the important Permissive, Protections and Interlocks of different systems.
• Takes all the safety precautions while start up, shut down and normal operation of the systems.

Able to analyze an alarm and take proper action in response to the alarms.

Language:

• English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Arabic is an advantage;

Computer:

• Computer literate: Must have reasonable degree of skill in Business Computing Applications such as MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and Maintenance Management System;

Job Title:  Software Quality Assurance Lead

Department: Digital

Reporting line: Head of Software Engineering

Location: Kampala or Nairobi

Job Grade: HL15

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.

www.engie-energyaccess.com  

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa

Job Purpose/Mission 

EEA is looking for an experienced Software Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to oversee and drive the quality assurance strategy for both web and mobile applications in a multi-tenant architecture. As a QA Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of QA engineers, developing comprehensive testing strategies, and ensuring that our applications meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and security across multiple tenants.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, and DevOps, to establish quality metrics, testing methodologies, and automation frameworks that will enable us to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable software and directly contribute to

the success of a mission driven company with social and environmental impact. Candidates will get the opportunity to work in a diverse technology stack at scale and lead the evolution of at least one of our software products.

Responsibilities

· Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of QA engineers, ensuring clear goals, performance tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and training of QA team members.
• Foster a collaborative and proactive team culture focused on delivering high-quality software.

· Quality Assurance Strategy:

• Design and implement comprehensive QA strategies for multi-tenant web and mobile applications, covering functional, performance, security, and regression testing.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Establish and monitor key QA metrics (e.g., defect rates, code coverage, test execution time, etc.) to track and improve software quality over time.

· Test Automation:

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure efficient regression testing and fast feedback in CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure appropriate levels of test coverage, including integration, API, and UI automation across both web and mobile platforms.
• Identify and implement tools and frameworks for test automation that align with the needs of multi-tenant applications.

· Manual and Exploratory Testing:

• Manage manual testing efforts for complex or high-risk areas of the application that require human insight.
• Perform exploratory testing to identify edge cases, usability issues, and unanticipated defects.

· Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and DevOps to understand requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and ensure the QA process is integrated into the development lifecycle.
• Evaluation and/or authoring of UAT together with product managers and provide necessary support to business stakeholders.

· Continuous Improvement:

• Implement continuous testing practices to provide feedback on software quality early in the development cycle.
• Stay updated with the latest QA methodologies, tools, and best practices, and integrate them into the team’s processes.
• Work to reduce release cycle times by optimizing testing processes and increasing automation coverage.

At EEA, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help EEA realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports.

We believe that great leaders:

• Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an environment enabling effective action and bold decisions which contribute to successful delivery of results.
• Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness.
• Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility.
• Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening.
• Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging.

Knowledge and skills 

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience with both web and mobile applications (iOS and Android) testing, including experience working with multi-tenant architectures.
• Strong experience in automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Appium, Cypress, etc.).
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, including functional, performance, and security testing.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing into CI workflows (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI).
• Experience in API testing using tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems like Git and project management tools like Jira.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing QA teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across functional teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.

Nice to have:

• Experience with load testing and performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) is a strong advantage.
• Strong knowledge of multi-tenant systems, including tenant isolation and data segregation requirements is a plus.
• Experience with cloud environments (e.g., AWS) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with security testing tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
• Experience with performance monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Sentry, Zabbix).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters in a relevant engineering discipline (Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science preferred) or comparable

Language(s): 

• English
• French is a plus

Our Technology stack:

• Web framework: Rails 5 , Django, flask, fastapi
• Mobile: Android Kotlin/Java
• Background task: Sidekiq , Celery, RabbitMQ
• Front-end: ActiveAdmin, VueJS, Angular
• API: Grape, Devise , DRF, FastApi
• TDD: RSpec , PyTest
• Search: Thinking Sphinx
• Storage: MySQL, Mongo, Cassandra, Redis
• Source Control: Gitlab selfhosted for git and CI/CD
• Deployment: Capistrano, Ansible
• Fresh Ideas Always welcome!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!

Senior Business Developer

About ENGIE

ENGIE group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers.

ENGIE’s Business Unit for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.

Purpose of the Job

The Senior Business Developer responsibility is to identify, evaluate, develop and deliver business opportunities, through structured deals, which fit EPWME strategic objectives, financial criteria and risk allocation.

These business development opportunities will primarily be focused on activities in the region related to flexible power generation (Gas fired plant, BESS, Sea Water Desalination, H2) arising through:

• Greenfield development (either bids or bilateral transactions);
• Acquisitions;
• Brownfield development;
• Other energy-related technology developments.

Reporting line

The Senior Business Developer will report to the –Head of Business Development

Key Accountabilities

The goals and work activities listed are intended to describe the essential functions of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

•            Identify, evaluate, develop and execute new business development opportunities for EPWME

•            Conduct assessment of a project to assess its technical, legal and financial viability.

•            Analyse risks factors, mitigations and impact on the project to support the decision making process

•            Ensure that projects presented to investment committees are being developed according to the highest standards and processes in place

•            Prepare, monitor, analyze and approve projects’ budgets, expenses as well as provides accommodating follow-up reports

•            Lead cross-functional teams (AI&FA, ETSG, Legal, HSE, Procurement, Tax, Insurance and CSR) )consisting of development and other business functions to launch and advance new project opportunities

•            Liaise with all internal functions, including legal, engineering and construction, commercial, and operations from project inception into operation; in particular coordinate with teams to effectively define, implement and work to priorities between and across project development and project execution activities

•            Lead negotiations of all project agreements (JDA, SHA, PPA and/or WPA, EPC and supply contracts, Finance Documentation, etc.);

•            Lead negotiations with clients, partners, contractors, external advisors, lenders, and other counterparts;

•            Develop a plan which meets both short and long term financial objectives,  identify development priorities and potential asset rotation opportunities to create additional value for EPWME

•            Perform look-back evaluations on past projects in accordance with group guidelines

•            ‘Program manage’ multiple initiatives

Knowledge and Skills

•            Experience with technical, financial, economic and legal aspects of business transactions

•            Knowledge of Project Financing

•            Knowledge of energy policy and regulatory frameworks in the countries concerned

•            Project management skills

•            Contract negotiation skills

•            A good understanding of how a financial model behaves in different circumstances

•            The ability to communicate convincingly

•            Strong interpersonal skills

•            Resilience to stress

Experience

•            Minimum 10 years working experience, of which minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in business transactions and project development of energy and/or power projects, preferably in GCC

Qualifications

•            Master University degree in Economics, Finance or Engineering

Behavioral Capabilities

•            Goal Oriented.

•            Team player

•            Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinker.

•            Transparent communicator.

•            Pragmatic.

•            Positive and proactive approach to work.

•            Creative and innovative approach.

•            High Energy, Drive and Enthusiasm.

•            Desire to Travel (could be intensive).

Language

•            Excellent command of English.

•            French and/or Arabic are a plus

Location/travel

•            Based in Dubai HQ, United Arab Emirates.

•            Flexibility to travel throughout the AMEA region.

Field: Business Development

Job Level: With management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Primary Location: Dubai HQ, United Arab Emirates.

Job Title: Accountant
Department: Finance & Admin
Reporting Line: Accounting Manager
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
About ENGIE Energy Access
ENGIE Energy Access is a division of ENGIE, a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Sub-Saharan Africa has the world’s lowest energy access rate – with over half of its people unconnected. Solving this growing problem requires grand-scale innovation and this is what ENGIE Energy Access offers. As the leading Pay-As-You- Go and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, our mission is to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience.
The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and we develop innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy.
The PAYGo solar home systems are financed through affordable installments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in 9 countries across Africa (Benin,
Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.2 million customers and more than 6 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain the leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025.
www.engie-energyaccess.com
Job Summary
The Accountant will play a key role on the finance and accounting team. The role is expected to actively participate in the month-end close, preparing or reviewing all monthly reconciliations, and managing other accounting team members. The Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager and work closely with all other EEA Nigeria departments.
Responsibilities, Deliverables and Activities
Key Responsibilities
•
Ensure timely payment of all payment requests.
•
Preparing compliance schedules and ensure timely remittance
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Organize, file, and follow up on and maintain payment support, especially that from the field team.
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Manage the entities Bank accounts to ensure all transactions are correctly accounted for and all bank accounts are fully reconciled.
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Manage the cost line of the entity to ensure all expenses are fully accounted for and relevant accruals and releases are done:
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Coordinate with Accounts assistants to ensure meeting of month end close deadlines and accurate / complete posting of all mobile money including the below:
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Posting / reconciling of all mobile money payments
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Managing accounts payable and ensure ending supplier balances are accurate.
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Preparing and maintaining prepaid expense & fixed asset registers and track all Company assets.
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Preparing month-end reconciliations for mobile money sending, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets (which will be reviewed by Accounting Associate or Sr Accountant).
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Manage and ensure all month end reconciliations under the Accounts payable section and accurately done and ensure outstanding items are cleared on a timely basis.
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Liaise with external auditors during the audit process.
Required Skills and Competences
● Computer, Excel skills, and accounting systems (preferably SAP)
● Attention to detail, strong organizational skills,
● Enjoys working with a team to achieve joint goals,
● Demonstration of integrity and honesty,
● Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of driving accounting efficiencies.
● Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
● Relevant professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.) Preferred.
● Strong experience in income statement and balance sheet analysis.