Field Service Engineer (Solar Energy)
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Jaza Energy is hiring a Field Service Engineer to support solar-powered energy operations in Benin, Edo, Nigeria. The role involves installing and maintaining solar systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring energy uptime across expanding hub locations. This is a contract position requiring significant travel within Nigeria.
- Contract role with travel across Nigeria
- Solar energy and technical maintenance focus
- Based in Benin, Edo State
- Part of a major expansion hiring over 200 people
- Reports to Regional Service Engineer
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Field Service Engineer (Solar Energy) - Edo at Jaza Energy
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Sep 28, 2026, 7:05 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. In 2022, we achieved over 1.5 million battery swaps, providing approximately 186,000 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. We’ve already successfully entered the Nigerian market, piloted several sites here and will grow to hundreds of locations over the next year. To support this expansion, we’re planning to hire over 200 people over the next 6 months.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Solar Energy)
Location: : Benin, Edo
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.
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.
This role requires significant travel within Nigeria, as Jaza is expanding its operations.
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.
In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in managing technical operations and swiftly resolving issues at the regional level.
Role And Responsibilities
Overseeing the installation and configuration of solar panels, electrical wiring, and associated equipment.
Regularly prepare reports on hub health and other technical issues, to be submitted to the Regional Service Engineer.
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.
Collaborate with Jaza Stars and the data team to diagnose and resolve technical challenges.
Document field activities and keep accurate Hub Equipment and product component inventory records.
Ensure energy uptime and power availability at sites by monitoring the system and quickly diagnosing and solving technical issues.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Ablity to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
- We are not particular about your educational background and are more concerned with how much hands-on experience you have.
- 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.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and reporting software including MS Office suite and Google products.
- Open to learning and tech-savvy.
- 2-3 years of technical/engineering experience within the telecommunications/energy industry or related sectors.
- Passion for our mission of increasing energy access.
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields
- Must have skills:
- Solar Installation
- Electrical Design.
- Electrical Installation
- Solar Design
- Solar Inverter Maintenance
- Why you should join us
- Work very hard on solving very hard problems.
- Work with great teammates in a global environment. Our team is spread across Canada, China, Tanzania, New York and Nigeria.
- Salary: N180,000 - N200,000 monthly.
- 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.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
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