Solar Commissioning Technician (Consultancy) at Jaza Energy Tanzania

Jaza is working to power Sub-Saharan Africa. We build solar-powered shops which charge batteries customers use to power their homes. Since 2022, we’ve achieved over 4 million battery swaps, providing approximately 225,000 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. For more information on what we are building, check out www.jazaenergy.com and watch the video the BBC made about Jaza.

Position Overview:

The Solar Commissioning Technician is responsible for the technical commissioning of new Jaza service locations that are assigned to them in the Expansion pipeline. The Solar Commissioning Technician takes part in the commissioning of new sites by ensuring that quality standards are met and there is availability of all required tech equipment to meet said targets. 

The role plays a critical role in ensuring the technical readiness of Jaza sites, maintaining a low rework rate for commissioned sites, and meeting expansion targets.

Accountabilities:

• Own the commissioning process for assigned new sites in the expansion pipeline by ensuring 100% compliance with the commissioning process.
• Manage assigned tech equipments, inventory and deployment of such tools during commissioning
• Observe and maintain technical quality standards for assigned sites for commissioning

Responsibilities:

Sites Commissioning

• Execute the installation of tech equipments for assigned new sites
• Manage Tech equipment inventory and deployment for commissioning of assigned sites
• Ensure 100% connectivity in new commissioned sites
• Test, troubleshoot and repair defective products to be used for commissioning

Technical Quality Assurance

• Maintain Rework Rate of ≤5% for site commissioning by implementing technical quality control measures
• Identify technical issues that may be leading to rework and flag for assistance
• Ensure completion and submission of quality assurance checklist for the commissioning of all sites assigned in the commissioning pipeline

Reporting and System Management

• Ensure proper setup of new sites in the Star App, Dashboard, and Dataverse
• Provide regular updates to the Commissioning Tech Team Lead on commissioning progress
• Document and report key metrics, including sites commissioned and rework rates
• Managed assigned technical equipment, tools and inventory and flag for any gaps in the availability vs targets
• Accurately file, respond to, update, and escalate technical issues to the responsible parties during the commissioning process.

Must have skillsElectrical EngineeringPV InstallationPV DesignPV MaintenanceElectrical Repair

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in a Renewable Energy Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering 
• Basic knowledge of solar PV system designs, installations and commissioning
• Hands on experience in the field of Renewable Energy Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and other related fields
• Flexibility and experience in working in the rural parts of Tanzania
• Understanding of health and safety protocols when handling technical equipments
• Ability and experience in using different tools, softwares and equipments in the overall installation of technical equipments during commissioning of a new site
• Experience and knowledge in lithium-ion batteries including troubleshooting, diagnostics and battery management systems
• Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, is necessary for interacting with team members, reporting issues, and documenting processes