Jaza Energy, a solar energy start-up dedicated to powering Sub-Saharan Africa, is seeking a Commissioning Team Lead to join its team in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. This is a full-time contract position within the Oil and Gas sector.
Jaza builds solar-powered shops that charge batteries for customers to power their homes. In 2022, the company achieved over 1.5 million battery swaps, providing approximately 186,000 people with access to clean, affordable energy. Jaza employs women from each community, known as Jaza Stars, to run the service, empowering them to become leaders, entrepreneurs, and drivers of economic growth. Having successfully entered the Nigerian market and piloted several sites, Jaza plans to expand to hundreds of locations over the next year, hiring over 200 people in the next six months.
Position Overview: The Commissioning Team Lead manages a team of Commissioning Technicians responsible for the technical commissioning of new Jaza service locations. This role oversees all technical installations, ensuring commissioned sites meet quality standards and are ready for operation. The position is critical in ensuring technical readiness, maintaining a high first-pass yield, and meeting expansion targets.
Role and Responsibilities:
Team Management and Development: Recruit, train, and mentor Expansion Technicians. Assign and track team member responsibilities for site commissioning in assigned regions. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback. Identify training needs and coordinate technical skill development. Ensure team members understand and follow technical commissioning standards.
Commissioning Management: Develop and implement commissioning plans based on expansion targets. Coordinate commissioning schedules to align with site renovation completions. Review and approve technical designs and specifications for installations. Oversee the preparation of technical equipment and tools for commissioning activities. Manage technical equipment inventory and deployment. Ensure all commissioned sites meet power requirements and technical specifications.
Technical Quality Assurance: Maintain First Pass Yield (FPY) of ≥95% for site commissioning by implementing quality control measures. Review and approve technical installations before site handover. Identify technical issues leading to rework and implement corrective measures. Document and standardize best practices for technical commissioning. Conduct periodic technical audits to ensure compliance with standards.
Technical Problem-Solving: Address complex technical challenges during the commissioning process. Investigate and resolve technical issues across multiple sites. Develop innovative solutions to improve commissioning efficiency and quality. Provide technical guidance to team members on installations and troubleshooting. Stay current with solar technology developments and recommend improvements.
Reporting and System Management: Ensure proper setup of new sites in the Star App, Dashboard, and Dataverse. Provide regular updates to QA Tech Operations and Growth Lead on commissioning progress. Document and report key metrics, including sites commissioned, FPY, and rework rates. Manage technical equipment inventory and the requisition process. Contribute to the refinement of technical commissioning standards and procedures.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Team completion rate 100% (percentage of required roles filled). Number of sites commissioned vs. targets. First Pass Yield (FPY) ≥95% (percentage of commissioning’s meeting quality standards on first attempt). Rework rate ≤5%. Zero discrepancies on inventory log.
Why you should join us: Work very hard on solving very hard problems. Be part of the most exciting growth phase of the company. Work with great teammates in a global environment. Our team is spread across Canada, China, Tanzania, New York, and Nigeria.
Diversity and Inclusion: In fostering a positive culture of belonging, everyone is valued regardless of background.
Qualifications: Background in Electrical/Electronics or any related field. 3–5 years experience in PV system design and installation. Knowledge in electrical installation. Good data collection, analytical, reporting, and communication skills. Ability to commit to high-level quality standards. Ability to learn new technologies as required in the role. Ability to work independently, interact with people of different backgrounds, cultures, languages, and to travel frequently to remote locations. Must-have skills: Reporting skill, Solar design, Solar installation, Electrical installation, Electrical design, Quality assurance skill, Inventory & Resource Management.
Salary: N250,000 – N300,000 per month.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
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