Senior Solar Technician

About the role

An experienced and technically proficient Senior Solar Technician is sought to oversee solar installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning. The role is full-time and onsite in Oshodi, Lagos, with a monthly salary of N350,000 (negotiable). The successful candidate will supervise installation teams, ensure quality workmanship and maintain safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise solar installation, maintenance and commissioning
• Install and configure solar panels, inverters, batteries, charge controllers and electrical components
• Assess sites and choose the right solar system configuration
• Troubleshoot faults in PV systems, inverters, battery storage and electrical connections
• Carry out routine inspections, preventive maintenance and corrective repairs
• Interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical specifications
• Ensure proper system sizing, installation quality and performance
• Guide junior technicians and installation teams
• Test systems, assess performance and commission after installation
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and prepare technical reports and maintenance records

Required profile

• HND or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or a related field; certifications or equivalent practical experience considered
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in solar installation and maintenance
• Demonstrable experience in system sizing, installation, troubleshooting and commissioning
• Experience supervising technicians and managing installation teams
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Required skills

• Solar PV systems, hybrid inverters, lithium batteries and energy storage
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and technical diagrams
• Electrical safety procedures and industry standards
• Problem-solving and technical troubleshooting