SOLAR ENGINEER AT TOPHIRE AFRICA

About Company:

TopHire Africa is a timeless and innovative HR-Consulting Service provider that's geared towards delivering recruitment and training of qualitatively verified talent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Description:

• The Solar Engineer will be responsible for monitoring the performance of solar power plants on a daily basis and conducting preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal uptime for the offtaker.
• This role involves planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities to guarantee the smooth operation of all solar installations.

Key Responsibilities
As a proactive member of our technical team, you will:

• Schedule and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Perform remote monitoring of operational plants to track performance and identify faults.
• Respond to site call-outs and maintain a detailed register of faults, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Support installation processes, providing technical guidance on testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
• Analyze system performance data, ensuring accurate performance tracking.
• Support procurement and stock management, including component selection and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards, and OEM requirements.
• Drive warranty claim processes for applicable repairs and maintenance.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and clients to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Act as the operations liaison between the company and clients, ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Provide regular reports on field operations, site performance, and other management requests.
• Stay updated on solar technologies, innovations, and industry best practices.

Requirements:

• BSc Degree / HND in an Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in solar engineering or operations & maintenance.
• Proficiency with solar design software (e.g., PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, SketchUp).
• Experience with remote monitoring systems for energy supply.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, energy storage, and grid integration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Attention to detail, persistence, and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 18th October, 2025

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should send their CV to: tophireafrica@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.