Daystar Power is a leading off-grid power service provider, offering hybrid power solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in West Africa. Daystar Power’s solutions “Solar-as-a-Service” (100% solar power) and “Power-as-a-Service” (hybrid power solutions with battery storage) provide clean and reliable power while significantly reducing clients’ overall power costs.

Daystar Power counts the region’s leading industrial and commercial companies among its client base. Daystar is active in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Senegal with a representative office in Cote d’Ivoire.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Service Technician & Engineer

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full time
Department: Engineering

Description

• We are looking to engage competent and experienced Field Service Technicians & Engineers to maintain and operate our sites in the FCT – Abuja, Nasarawa & Kano State, Nigeria.
• He or she will troubleshoot and repair PV inverters, commission new equipment, and increase customer satisfaction through quality service and professional behaviour. We are seeking hard working, motivated, and well-organized individuals with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities
Field Service:

• Implementation of procedures for operating and maintaining Daystar Powers’ assets at specific client sites
• Collaborates with team members to ensure:
  • Minimum uptime of 99.9%
  • Operational site expenses with regards to diesel consumption, consumables and power from the grid is as per budget
  • Adherence of clients to contractually agreed operational procedures and operating times
  • Billing and collections together with the finance department
  • Best-practice maintenance of assets, including diesel and gas generators, batteries, inverters and solar panels to maximize their life
• Readily available to travel to various sites within Nigeria on a need basis.
• Ensuring best QHSE practices while on site.

Working Condition:

• Approximately 5% of time shall be spent in the office environment with the remaining time in the field.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Higher National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Preferably Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ work experience in Electrical Engineering roles, preferably in the renewable energy or power industry, installing and / or maintaining solar systems and generators.
• Language Proficiency: English.
• Character:
  • Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
  • Passionate about quality of workmanship.
  • Good communication skills and ability to lead and work well in teams.
  • Discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.
• HSE certification is an advantage.
• Flexible to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint in particular).
• Physical Requirements: The Technician shall be capable of lifting up to 20kg; stand for an extended period of time; work in outdoor environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities – depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.