FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER (SOLAR ENERGY) AT JAZA ENERGY | FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER JOBS IN ONDO, DELTA, KWARA, ANAMBRA AND OGUN

About Company:

Jaza is a solar energy start-up working to power Sub-Saharan Africa. We build solar-powered shops which charge batteries customers use to power their homes. In 2022, we achieved over 1.5 million battery swaps, providing approximately 186,000 people access to clean, affordable energy. We employ women from each community (known as Jaza Stars) to run the service, empowering our team to become leaders, entrepreneurs and drivers of economic growth within their communities. We’ve already successfully entered the Nigerian market, piloted several sites here and will grow to hundreds of locations over the next year. To support this expansion, we’re planning to hire over 200 people over the next 6 months.

Job Description:

• To support this rapid expansion, we're seeking highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSE) who excel in powering and sustaining energy uptime. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in managing technical operations and swiftly resolving issues at the regional level. As an FSE, your focus will be on maintaining robust technical systems to guarantee uninterrupted power at sites and optimal energy uptime at our hubs.

Accountabilities:

• Own the technical installation and maintenance process for our service locations by ensuring 100% compliance with the commissioning process.
• Own and manage all tech activities, equipment and tools used in the commissioning process for new sites.
• Own and audit the work completion per allocated site according to defined standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure energy uptime and power availability at sites by monitoring the system and quickly diagnosing and solving technical issues.
• Support the setup of new hubs, ensure connectivity, and perform routine hub energy system maintenance. You will either travel to the hubs or remotely troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Overseeing the installation and configuration of solar panels, electrical wiring, and associated equipment.
• Collaborate with Jaza Stars and the data team to diagnose and resolve technical challenges.
• Document field activities and keep accurate Hub Equipment and product component inventory records.
• Regularly prepare reports on hub health and other technical issues, to be submitted to the Regional Service Engineer.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions to complex technical challenges. Strong commitment to safety and compliance with HSE standards.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and reporting software including MS Office suite and Google products.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Passion for our mission of increasing energy access.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven expertise in and a deep understanding of installing or ensuring uptime of energy systems. Ideally, this includes work with both diesel and solar systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of technical/engineering experience within the telecommunications/energy industry or related sectors. We are not particular about your educational background and are more concerned with how much hands-on experience you have.

Must have skills

• Solar Installation
• Solar Design
• Inverter Maintenance
• Electrical Installation.

Salary

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