Website Jaza Energy Inc
Jaza Energy Inc
Consultancy Opportunity – Solar Commissioning Technician
Organization
Jaza Energy
About Jaza
Jaza Energy is powering communities across Sub-Saharan Africa through solar-powered charging shops that provide clean and affordable energy solutions.
Since 2022, Jaza has:
- Completed over 4 million battery swaps
- Connected approximately 225,000 people to clean energy
- Empowered women from local communities (known as Jaza Stars) to operate energy services and become community leaders
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Position Details
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Solar Commissioning Technician |
| Employment Type | Consultancy / Contract |
| Department | Expansion |
| Workplace Type | Onsite |
| Category | Consultancy |
Duty Locations
The consultancy opportunities are available in the following regions:
- Geita
- Dodoma
- Mwanza
- Bariadi
- Kigoma
- Tanga
- Mbeya
- Morogoro
Position Overview
The Solar Commissioning Technician is responsible for commissioning new Jaza service locations and ensuring they are fully operational, connected, tested, and compliant with Jaza’s technical and quality standards.
The role supports expansion activities by ensuring technical readiness and minimizing commissioning rework.
Key Accountabilities
The successful candidate will:
- Take ownership of the commissioning process for assigned sites.
- Ensure full compliance with commissioning procedures.
- Manage technical equipment and inventory used during commissioning.
- Maintain high technical quality standards.
- Support achievement of site expansion targets.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Site Commissioning
The Solar Commissioning Technician will:
- Install technical equipment at newly approved sites.
- Manage deployment of tools and commissioning equipment.
- Ensure 100% connectivity at commissioned locations.
- Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment prior to commissioning.
- Verify operational readiness before site activation.
2. Technical Quality Assurance
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining a commissioning rework rate of 5% or less.
- Implementing technical quality control measures.
- Identifying technical issues affecting quality and escalating them appropriately.
- Completing and submitting quality assurance checklists for all commissioned sites.
- Ensuring compliance with company technical standards.
3. Reporting and System Management
The technician will:
- Configure new sites within:
- Star App
- Dashboard
- Dataverse
- Provide regular commissioning progress reports.
- Document and report:
- Sites commissioned
- Rework rates
- Equipment utilization
- Track inventory and technical tools.
- Escalate technical issues to responsible teams.
- Ensure accurate documentation and record keeping.
Required Skills
Applicants should possess knowledge and practical skills in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Solar PV Installation
- Solar PV Design
- Solar PV Maintenance
- Electrical Repairs and Troubleshooting
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Applicants must possess:
- Diploma or Degree in:
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Related technical fields
Technical Experience
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Practical experience in renewable energy or electrical engineering.
- Basic understanding of:
- Solar PV system design
- Solar installations
- Commissioning processes
- Experience working with technical installation equipment and tools.
Specialized Knowledge
The ideal candidate should have knowledge of:
Solar Energy Systems
- Solar PV design principles
- Solar panel installation
- System commissioning and maintenance
Battery Systems
- Lithium-ion battery technology
- Battery diagnostics
- Troubleshooting battery faults
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
Health and Safety
- Safe handling of electrical and technical equipment
- Workplace safety procedures
- Risk mitigation practices
Additional Requirements
Applicants should be:
- Comfortable working in rural and remote locations across Tanzania.
- Able to travel frequently.
- Capable of working under minimal supervision.
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
- Strong communicators with excellent reporting skills.
- Able to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Key Competencies
- Technical troubleshooting
- Problem-solving
- Project execution
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Communication and reporting
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Why Join Jaza?
- Contribute to expanding clean energy access in Tanzania.
- Work with innovative solar and battery technologies.
- Gain hands-on experience in renewable energy deployment.
- Support community development and economic empowerment.
- Be part of a fast-growing energy company with regional impact.
To apply for this job please visit hris.peoplehum.com.