Commissioning Technician (Abia / Ebonyi) Ibadan

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Jaza Energy is actively recruiting for a Commissioning Technician (Abia / Ebonyi) position in Ibadan. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Engineering / Technical sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 2 - 3 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Engineering / Technical • Location Preference: in Ibadan

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA This Commissioning Technician (Abia / Ebonyi) role is critical in driving technological innovation and infrastructure development. Technical professionals are essential for Nigeria's economic growth, industrialization, and digital transformation initiatives.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS At the 2-3 year mark in Engineering / Technical, you can leverage your foundational knowledge to take on more complex responsibilities and leadership opportunities in Nigeria's competitive environment.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Commissioning Technician (Abia / Ebonyi) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 - 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Engineering / Technical field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Engineering / Technical sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Jaza is a solar energy start-up working to power Sub-Saharan Africa. We build solar-powered shops which charge batteries customers use to power their homes. In 2022, we achieved over 1.5 million battery swaps, providing approximately 186,000 people access to clean, affordable energy. We employ women from each community (known as Jaza Stars) to run the service, empowering our team to become leaders, entrepreneurs and drivers of economic growth within their communities. We’ve already successfully entered the Nigerian market, piloted several sites here and will grow to hundreds of locations over the next year. To support this expansion, we’re planning to hire over 200 people over the next 6 months. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Commissioning Technician

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Type: Full Time Job Role

The Commissioning Technician is the owner of the Technical operations involved in the Expansion process into new sites. The Commissioning Technicians reports to the Commissioning Team Lead and works to ensure that our service locations have commissioning and installation of solar technical equipment completed to the pre-defined standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

Prepare a pre-departure checklist of required items, tools and technical equipment for the commissioning of allocated sites. Commission and install solar technical equipment at allocated sites by ensuring that all set processes according to the commissioning guidelines and documentations are accurately done and completed. Ensure proper set up of new sites in the Star App, Dashboard and Dataverse before handing the site over to the regional tech. Accurately file, respond to, update, and escalate technical issues in Gitlab. Remotely troubleshoot and resolve Hub performance issues pre-golive. Travel to Hubs to resolve issues requiring in-person troubleshooting/repairs, for sites still under Expansion.  Ensure availability of working Jaza packs for Go-live by checking charge rate. Ensure 100% connectivity at new sites. Keep accurate records of Hub/Shop Equipment and product component inventory during the commissioning phase. Test new products and firmware as needed.  Work effectively with regional tech, supply chain, and other construction teams, ensuring seamless integration between different parts of the project. Document and report milestones reached during this process. 

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 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. 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. PV system design and installation knowledge. Knowledge in electrical installation. Good data collection, analytical, reporting and communication skills. Ability to commit to high level quality standards. Ability to learn new technologies as required in the role. Ability to work independently, interact with people of different backgrounds, cultures, languages and to travel frequently to remote locations.

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