Field Service Engineer & Technician

Daystar Power Group is a Pan-African provider of solar and hybrid power solutions, offering its systems on a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), fixed monthly fee lease, or buy-out basis. All our solutions are accompanied by comprehensive maintenance services, to ensure the solutions run 365 days a year. We are currently operational in seven countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, and Ivory Coast, and have recently launched in South Africa and Tanzania.

Daystar Power Group is looking to engage competent and experienced Field Service Engineers & Technicians to maintain and operate our sites in Abuja & Kano. 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.

Daystar Power Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Key responsibilities:

Field Service

• Actively monitors installed site performance and creates monthly report for client.
• Implementation of procedures for operating and maintaining Daystar Powers’ assets at specific client site.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure:

1. Minimum uptime of 99.5%
2. Operational site expenses with regards to diesel consumption, consumables and power from the grid is as per budget
3. Adherence of clients to contractually agreed operational procedures and operating times.
4. Billing and collections together with the finance department
5. 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 office environments with the remaining time in the field.

Physical requirements

• The Technician and Engineer shall be capable of lifting up to 20kg; stand for an extended period of time; work in outdoor environment.

Requirements

1. Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

2. Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in Electrical Engineering roles, preferably in the renewable energy or power industry, installing and / or maintaining solar systems.

3. Language Proficiency: English.

4. Character:

a. self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.

b. passionate about quality of workmanship.

c. good communication skills and ability to lead and work well in teams.

d. discretion in dealing with sensitive information.

e. highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing

demands, passion for renewable energy.

5.HSE certification is an advantage.

6. Flexible to travel domestically and internationally.

7. Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint in particular).

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.