About this role
Bess Technician
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience 2 - 3 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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Install, commission and test battery enclosures, inverters/PCS, transformers and switchgear
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Monitor BESS performance through SCADA/EMS and respond to alarms with first-level diagnostics
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Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on batteries, PCS, cooling and fire-suppression systems
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Apply LOTO, arc-flash and safe-isolation practices on high-voltage DC/AC systems Keep accurate maintenance logs, fault records and commissioning documentation
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WHAT YOU'LL BRING
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Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics or a related field
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2–3 years' hands-on experience in BESS, solar PV, power systems or industrial electrical maintenance
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Practical HV DC/AC experience and the ability to read single-line diagrams, schematics and OEM manuals SCADA/EMS experience is an added advantage
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Willingness to travel to sites, with occasional callout or shift work
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The role suits people who are hands-on and safety-first, reliable and accountable, strong at spotting and escalating problems, physically able to work on project sites, and good communicators with colleagues, contractors and clients.
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