Technical Training Specialist (Solar) - Kano

About the role

ITEL Energy is looking for a proactive, results-driven Senior Trainer, Installer Operations to train, coach and support installers on the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and after-sales service of solar energy systems, inverters, batteries, solar kits and related products. The role suits a technically strong, field-oriented person who can train installers, assess their performance and ensure installation quality across assigned locations. The candidate must be based in or willing to work in Kano State and speak Hausa fluently.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver technical training for installers, technicians, dealers and service partners, covering installation, inverter setup, battery connection, wiring standards, commissioning, troubleshooting and safety.
• Support onboarding, assessment and management of installers across Kano and other Northern Nigeria locations, and coordinate installer deployment for customer installations, service requests and maintenance.
• Work with technical, sales, after-sales and operations teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure installations meet company standards, product guidelines and electrical safety requirements, reviewing wiring, system configuration, battery connection, mounting and safety protection.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for solar systems, inverters, batteries, charge controllers and connectors, and help resolve faults, performance issues and customer complaints.
• Maintain records of training sessions, attendance, installer assessments and field visits.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Renewable Energy, Solar Installation, Power Systems or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience in solar installation, inverter installation, battery systems, electrical wiring or renewable energy systems.
• Previous experience in technical training, installer supervision, field service management or installer operations is strongly preferred.
• Fluent Hausa; good English for reporting and internal communication.
• Based in or willing to work in Kano State.

Required skills

• Solar PV systems, inverters, batteries, charge controllers, DC/AC wiring, system testing and troubleshooting.
• Residential solar, energy storage or power backup experience is highly preferred.
• Strong hands-on technical skills, training and presentation skills, and ability to explain technical topics clearly.