About this role
Job Description
the video the BBC made about Jaza here.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Solar Energy)
Location:Delta
Position Overview
- 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.
- This role requires significant travel within Nigeria, as Jaza is expanding its operations.
- This role involves owning and managing energy uptime, optimizing system performance, troubleshooting and repairing technical issues, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis, reporting, and collaboration.
- The ideal candidate is someone with a strong technical/engineering background, capable of multitasking, taking initiative and working in a fast-paced environment.
Role And 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields
- 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.
- 2-3 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.
- 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.
- Ablity to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
- Passion for our mission of increasing energy access.
- Open to learning and tech-savvy.
Must have skills:
- Solar Design
- Solar Installation
- Solar Inverter Maintenance
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Design.
Why you should join us
- Salary: N180,000 - N200,000 monthly.
- Work very hard on solving very hard problems.
- Be part of the most exciting growth phase of the company.
- Work with great teammates in a global environment. Our team is spread across Canada, China, Tanzania, New York and Nigeria.
- Diversity and Inclusion: In fostering a positive culture of belonging, everyone is valued regardless of background.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.