Repair Technician at ENGIE

Job Purpose/Mission 

The Technical Operations section under the Operations Department aims to serve ENGIE customers with the best quality of its technical products. The Tech-Ops Repair Officer is responsible for the Incoming Quality Checks (IQC), Dis/assembly, Repair and Refurbishments of EEA K products (SHS, appliances and components) as per defined processes and procedures, for timely delivery against distribution targets. Additional duties include workshop management, tools management, inventory control of work-in-progress items and spare components and first level maintenance and servicing of facility’s electrical infrastructure. Conduct any additional technical task as prioritized and instructed by the direct supervisor. 

Responsibilities

• Achieving targeted weekly, monthly and quarterly requirements in terms of conducting IQCs for incoming shipments, assembling new systems, refurbished items and repaired items
• Manage and monitor accurate performance of workshop tools: Testjigs, Testers (panel, battery), Soldering stations, Flashers and Multimeters, Battery recovery machines, Inverters, Power supplies, Float & “Desulfation” stands and other related tools.
• Maintain and improve workshop activities and facilities; follow and adhere to departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
• Categorize and properly document all the tested returned system parts to ensure data accuracy (Physical and PAYGEE)

Knowledge and skills 

Experience:

• 3 year of working experience in technical roles related to EEA K Technical Operations (Solar technology, Battery technology, Solar controllers, Solar Panels and Test equipment)
• Hands-on experience in accurate soldering and other required repair services
• Experience with operational improvement techniques (Kaizen and 5S, 6 Sigma, etc.) is a plus
• Very good organizational and interpersonal skills and team player

Qualifications:

• University degree or Diploma in Renewables, Electronics or Electrical Engineering or similar fields

Language(s):

• English
• Kiswahili

Technology:

• Good computer skills (MS Office); experience with using databases is a plus