Overview

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Job Position: Solar Engineer
Location: Abuja (FCT)

The Role

The Solar Engineer will be responsible for monitoring the performance of solar power plants daily and conducting preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal uptime for the offtaker.

This role involves planning, scheduling, and executing maintenance activities to guarantee the smooth operation of all solar installations.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Schedule and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
  2. Perform remote monitoring of operational plants to track performance and identify faults.
  3. Respond to site call-outs and maintain a detailed register of faults, repairs, and maintenance activities.
  4. Support installation processes, providing technical guidance on testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
  5. Analyse system performance data, ensuring accurate performance tracking.
  6. Support procurement and stock management, including component selection and evaluation.
  7. Ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards, and OEM requirements.
  8. Drive warranty claim processes for applicable repairs and maintenance.
  9. Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and clients to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  10. Act as the operations liaison between the company and clients, ensuring timely issue resolution.
  11. Provide regular reports on field operations, site performance, and other management requests.
  12. Stay updated on solar technologies, innovations, and industry best practices.

Qualifications and Experience

  1. BSc Degree / HND in an Engineering or related field.
  2. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in solar engineering or operations & maintenance.
  3. Proficiency with solar design software (e.g., PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, SketchUp).
  4. Experience with remote monitoring systems for energy supply.
  5. Strong knowledge of electrical systems, energy storage, and grid integration.
  6. Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
  7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  8. Attention to detail, persistence, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Salary
N800,000  – N1,000,000 Monthly.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to tophireafrica@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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