Technical Assistants at OOLU Energy Nigeria Limited (5 Openings)

Oolu is one of the fastest growing off-grid solar companies in West Africa. Our vision is to be a leading energy and financial services provider to millions of customers in the developing world.

Our model, developed with local communities, allows us to offer high-quality solar products on an affordable financing plan. We are proud of our after-sales commitment, with replacement parts under warranty and customer service representatives who speak the local languages of our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Assistant 

Locations: Ibadan - Oyo, Abuja, Port Harcourt - Rivers, Enugu & Benin City - Edo
Availability : ASAP 

Job Description

• We are actively looking for a Technical Assistant that can effectively test,  install and repair solar systems and support the components inventory.

Core Responsibilities
Technical and Repair work:

• Regularly: Test, analyze and repair solar systems and their components;
• Regularly: Review technical tickets and complete online reports with detailed information;
• Regularly: manage the stock of spare parts and the reverse logistics for faulty components;
• Occasionally: Perform tests on new products and accessories;
• Occasionally: Support the training of field staff on the correct installation of solar systems, effective troubleshooting, new products and best practices

Warehouse and Logistics Operations:

• Receive goods physically into the warehouse, ensure the quantity received of any product is same with the quantity ordered on purchase order
• Ensure the stock is in the right place in the warehouse and in the right condition
• Coordinate with the sales team to identify needs in the region
• Organize the transport to sales team and ensure delivery
• Carry out monthly inventories of the region in liaison with the sales team
• Draft and send the inventory report to the central team in Lagos

Profile

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of electronics, electric circuit and solar systems
• Practical experience in the repair and maintenance of electronic equipment (SHS, TV, etc.)
• Previous relevant work experience in a similar position in the energy sector
• Good understanding of in-bound and out-bound logistics
• Attention to details and ability to organise the daily work independently 
• Ability to analyze and process data / information using excel or google sheet and to write concise and clear reports, 
• Curiosity and interest in understanding how products work and the root cause of problems;
• Be proactive and a critical thinker.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.