Field Service Engineer
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Jaza Energy, a solar energy start-up powering Sub-Saharan Africa, is hiring a Field Service Engineer in Ondo on a contract basis. The role focuses on maintaining energy uptime, troubleshooting solar hub systems, supporting new hub setups, and requires significant travel across Nigeria.
- Contract employment type based in Ondo, Nigeria
- Solar energy company expanding battery-swap hub operations
- Owns energy uptime, system performance, and technical troubleshooting
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Jaza Energy, a solar energy start-up powering Sub-Saharan Africa, is hiring a Field Service Engineer in Ondo on a contract basis. The role focuses on maintaining energy uptime, troubleshooting solar hub systems, supporting new hub setups, and requires significant travel across Nigeria.
- Contract employment type based in Ondo, Nigeria
- Solar energy company expanding battery-swap hub operations
- Owns energy uptime, system performance, and technical troubleshooting
- Oversees installation and configuration of solar panels and electrical wiring
- Significant travel required across Nigeria
- Collaborates with Jaza Stars and the data team to resolve technical challenges
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- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in OndoThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Field Service Engineer (Ondo) at Jaza Energy
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Oct 12, 2026, 11:04 AM
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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. Since 2022, we’ve achieved over 3 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 here.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Location: : Ondo
Employment Type: Contract
Position Overview
The ideal candidate is someone with a strong technical/engineering background, capable of multitasking, taking initiative and working in a fast-paced environment.
In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in managing technical operations and swiftly resolving issues at the regional level.
As an FSE, your focus will be on maintaining robust technical systems to guarantee uninterrupted power at sites and optimal energy uptime at our hubs.
To support this rapid expansion, we're seeking highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSE) who excel in powering and sustaining energy uptime.
This role requires significant travel within Nigeria, as Jaza is expanding its operations.
This role involves owning and managing energy uptime, optimizing system performance, troubleshooting and repairing technical issues, and driving continuous improvement through data analysis, reporting, and collaboration.
Role and Responsibilities
Collaborate with Jaza Stars and the data team to diagnose and resolve technical challenges.
Ensure energy uptime and power availability at sites by monitoring the system and quickly diagnosing and solving technical issues.
Overseeing the installation and configuration of solar panels, electrical wiring, and associated equipment.
Document field activities and keep accurate Hub Equipment and product component inventory records.
Support the setup of new hubs, ensure connectivity, and perform routine hub energy system maintenance. You will either travel to the hubs or remotely troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Regularly prepare reports on hub health and other technical issues, to be submitted to the Regional Service Engineer.
Why you should join us:
Work with great teammates in a global environment. Our team is spread across Canada, China, Tanzania, New York and Nigeria.
Work very hard on solving very hard problems.
Diversity and Inclusion: In fostering a positive culture of belonging, everyone is valued regardless of background.
Be part of the most exciting growth phase of the company.
Qualifications
Proficiency with data analysis tools and reporting software including MS Office suite and Google products.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
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.
Open to learning and tech-savvy.
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. We are not particular about your educational background and are more concerned with how much hands-on experience you have.
Ablity to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
Passion for our mission of increasing energy access.
Must have skills:
Solar Design
Electrical Installation
Electrical Design.
Solar Installation
Solar Inverter Maintenance
Salary: N180,000 - N200,000 monthly.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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