Commissioning Team Lead (Anambra) Anambra

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: Commissioning Team Lead

Location: Anambra

Employment Type: Contract 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 plays a critical role in ensuring the technical readiness of Jaza sites, maintaining a high first-pass yield for commissioned sites, and meeting expansion targets. 

Role and responsibilities

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 to team members  Identify training needs and coordinate technical skill development for the team Ensure team members understand and follow technical commissioning standards 

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 for commissioning activities  Ensure all commissioned sites meet power requirements and technical specifications 

Maintain FPY of ≥95% for site commissioning by implementing technical 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

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.

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

Background in Electrical/Electronics or any related field. 3 - 5 years experience PV system design and installation knowledge. 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.

Reporting skill  Solar design Solar installation  Electrical installation  Electrical design  Quality assurance skill Inventory & Resource Management.

N250,000 - N300,000 per month. Application Closing Date

Not Specified. Method of Application

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