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Electrical Deployments Lead
About this role
Zipline in Lagos seeks an Electrical Deployments Lead to manage the electrical installation work for new Zipline sites across Nigeria, from design review through commissioning and handover. The role is senior and field‑oriented, providing technical leadership and contractor oversight to ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
What you would do
- Own the electrical execution of new Zipline sites in Nigeria from design review to installation, commissioning and handover.
- Review electrical designs, drawings, BOMs and installation plans; identify risks relating to Nigerian codes, regulations, infrastructure, materials and site conditions; coordinate adaptations with Engineering.
- Support the development and evaluation of RFPs and RFQs for electrical contractors and vendors, including technical scopes, installation requirements, acceptance criteria and cost inputs.
- Direct and supervise electrical contractors in the field to ensure work is safe, correct and in line with approved designs, Zipline standards and project schedules.
- Lead electrical inspections, commissioning, acceptance testing, defect resolution and handover documentation for completed installations.
- Troubleshoot electrical and infrastructure issues during deployment and travel across Nigeria to be on-site as required, coordinating with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and Country Leadership to resolve risks.
What they are asking for
- 8+ years of relevant experience in electrical design, installation or field deployment, including contractor oversight and troubleshooting/commissioning.
- Active COREN registration as an Engineer.
- Experience working with NEMSA requirements and inspectors; NEMSA certification preferred.
- Deep knowledge of Nigerian electrical codes, standards and regulations, and familiarity with at least one international code such as NEC, BS 7671 or IEC 60364.
- Electrical safety training such as NFPA 70E or EN 50110 (or equivalent).
- Willingness to travel across Nigeria, be on-site for deployment phases, and be based in or relocate to Nigeria with legal right to work.
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