Engineering

Commissioning Technician

Jaza Energy·Abia, nigeria·Full Time·Remote
EngineeringFull TimeRemote
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Location: Umuahia, Abia

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Minimum of 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.

Must have skills:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Design
  • Solar Installations
  • Electrical maintenance
  • Reporting Skills

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Jaza Energy

Location

Abia, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 9, 2026

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