About this role
Ignite Energy Access
Repair Technician
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience 3 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Engineering / Technical
Job Purpose/Mission
- The Technical Operations section under the Operations Department aims to serve IGNITE customers with the best quality of its technical products. The Tech-Ops Repair Officer is responsible for the Incoming Quality Checks (IQC), Dis/assembly, Repair and Refurbishments of IEA K products (SHS, appliances and components) as per defined processes and procedures, for timely delivery against distribution targets. Additional duties include workshop management, tools management, inventory control of work-in-progress items and spare components and first level maintenance and servicing of facility’s electrical infrastructure. Conduct any additional technical task as prioritized and instructed by the direct supervisor.
Responsibilities
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Achieving targeted weekly, monthly and quarterly requirements in terms of conducting IQCs for incoming shipments, assembling new systems, refurbished items and repaired items
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Manage and monitor accurate performance of workshop tools: Testjigs, Testers (panel, battery), Soldering stations, Flashers and Multimeters, Battery recovery machines, Inverters, Power supplies, Float & “Desulfation” stands and other related tools.
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Maintain and improve workshop activities and facilities; follow and adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
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Categorize and properly document all the tested returned system parts to ensure data accuracy (Physical and PAYGEE)
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Experience and Qualifications
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3 year of working experience in technical roles related to IEA K Technical Operations (Solar technology, Battery technology, Solar controllers, Solar Panels and Test equipment)
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Hands-on experience in accurate soldering and other required repair services
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Experience with operational improvement techniques (Kaizen and 5S, 6 Sigma, etc.) is a plus
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Very good organizational and interpersonal skills and team player
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University degree or Diploma in Renewables, Electronics or Electrical Engineering or similar fields.
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Deadline: Oct 30, 2026