Career Opportunities at Ampersand E-mobility Ltd

About the role

The Network Facilities Assistant supports the Facilities team by handling day-to-day coordination, utility follow-ups, and administrative tasks related to station operations. The role helps ensure that power connections, permits, inventory, and facility issues are tracked and resolved on time.

Key responsibilities

Utilities & Permits Support

• Act as the main point of contact with KPLC for power applications, quotations, and meter installation follow-ups.
• Report power outages to KPLC and track restoration updates for affected stations.
• Review monthly electricity bills for accuracy, flag discrepancies, and ensure records are properly filed.
• Support the application, renewal, and tracking of County permits (e.g. Single Business Permits, Signage, Fire Safety).
• Support the management of lease obligations ensuring payments are made on time
• Maintain an up-to-date digital filing system for all utility and permit documents.

Facilities & Logistics Coordination

• Receive and record deliveries of facilities and electrical items.
• Assist with inventory tracking, including weekly stock counts and updating stock records.
• Support the internal stock request process by logging requests and tracking issuance of items.
• Monitor Facilities Issue Desk (FID) tickets and follow up with technicians or vendors on progress.
• Share basic updates with the Facilities team on outstanding issues and completed works.

Reporting & Documentation

• Take clear site photos during visits and share updates with the Facilities team.
• Help document completed works and basic “as-built” information for new or upgraded stations.
• Maintain simple trackers and reports for utilities, permits, inventory, and facilities issues.

Minimum requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Facilities Management, or a Technical field (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering is an added advantage).
• 2 years’ experience in an administrative, facilities, or coordination role.
• Prior experience dealing with KPLC or County Government offices is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Comfortable working with Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and basic reporting.
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to follow up consistently and track tasks to completion.
• Strong communication ability with internal teams, contractors, and external offices.
• Able to work in a structured environment and follow established processes.
• Self-driven and proactive, with a positive attitude and commitment to customer satisfaction.

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The Facilities and Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the deployment, reliability, and compliance of the battery swap station network. This role oversees the full infrastructure lifecycle from site feasibility and electrical design to installation, maintenance, and uptime optimization ensuring safe, compliant, and highly available charging infrastructure that supports continuous operations.

Key responsibilities

Infrastructure Deployment & Project Execution

• Site Feasibility & Surveying: Identify and assess commercially viable sites, evaluating power availability, load capacity, and civil requirements
• Electrical Design & Planning: Develop electrical schematics for swap stations, including load calculations, protection systems, and battery rack layouts.
• Project & Contractor Management: Lead third-party contractors for civil and electrical works, ensuring delivery meets company standards, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Utility & Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary technical interface with KPLC and other relevant authorities to support approvals, connections, and issue resolution.

Maintenance & Operational Excellence

• Uptime & Reliability Management: Drive high charger availability through effective reactive maintenance using the Facilities Issue Desk and defined SLAs.
• Preventive Maintenance: Design, implement, and enforce a program to proactively identify risks such as overheating, cable degradation, or socket fatigue.
• Facilities Standards & Repairs: Ensure all swap station facilities are maintained to company standards, with timely identification, coordination, and closure of all facility and infrastructure repairs.
• Safety & Compliance: Serve as Engineer-in-Charge, signing off on all installations and modifications in full compliance with Kenyan electrical codes and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards.

Team Leadership

• Team Management: Plan and prioritize work for a team of Technicians and a Junior Engineer, balancing new installations with urgent operational issues.
• Capability Building: Deliver regular toolbox talks, on-the-job coaching, and structured training to continuously improve technical standards and safety practices.
• Inventory & Asset Control: Oversee electrical inventory and critical spares, ensuring accurate stock availability.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• EPRA License (minimum Class C1; Class A1 or B preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical project delivery and maintenance
• Experience in power distribution, industrial facilities, EV charging, or similar infrastructure
• Proven experience navigating KPLC processes within the Nairobi grid context
• Strong understanding of power quality issues, including surges and brownouts
• Proficient in MS Office (planning, reporting, and documentation)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Resilient and solution-oriented in complex operating environments
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to lead technicians effectively
• Clear communicator with senior leadership and external stakeholders

NB: Candidates must clearly indicate their EPRA license class in their application.