Abiodun Opabisi
@abiodunopabisi
Solar energy and energy-efficiency engineer with eleven years' experience delivering rural and peri-urban renewable solutions.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a solar energy and energy-efficiency engineer with ten years of hands-on experience designing, installing, and maintaining renewable energy systems for rural and peri-urban communities. I have led technical teams, overseen complex installations, and developed maintenance policies that improve reliability and cut costs.
As Senior Technical Manager at a Lagos-based firm, I managed technical operations, scheduled and supervised site teams, handled customer issue resolution, and negotiated spare-parts procurement to support efficient operations. I also served as a technical trainer, delivering practical solar and electrical skills to unemployed youths and graduates.
I hold an M.Sc. and B.Eng. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Electrical Power option) and multiple industry certifications across photovoltaic systems, inverters, and energy-efficiency practices. I seek roles where I can apply field-proven technical leadership to scale renewable deployments and mentor technical teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Technical Manager
Pabexcel Technology Co Limited
Jul 2016 - Present (9 years 2 months)
Manage technical operations, maintenance and installations for solar projects, implement proactive maintenance strategies, and negotiate spare-parts procurement to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Solar Training Instructor
Pabexcel Technology Co Limited
Oct 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Facilitated employability-focused solar and electrical training for unemployed youths and graduates, training thirteen students between Oct 2021 and Apr 2024.
Technical Team Lead
Logtech Co Ltd
Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 (10 months)
Led site fault evaluations and energy audits, coordinated installation of inverters and off-grid solar systems, and compiled weekly technical reports to branch management.
Technician
Tripplesea Ltd
Dec 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 1 month)
Performed engineering site audits and installed PV racking and active solar systems, conducted routine maintenance and electrical safety checks for solar systems and generators.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Lagos
Master of Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
2015 - 2019
Completed M.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with an Electrical Power option, focusing on power systems and related research.
FAFederal University of Technology, Akure
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering
2006 - 2012
Completed B.Eng. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering with an Electrical Power specialization, covering power systems and electrical design.
Lagos State Model College Igbonla, Epe
Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Secondary Education
1998 - 2004
Obtained Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate (West African Examinations Council).
Tech stack
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