Senior Solar Energy Engineer at Jocaro Nigeria Limited

Jocaro Nigeria Limited was founded on the 28th day of April, 1995. We are a fully indigenous engineering company with foreign technical associates committed to providing quality and competitive electro-mechanical products and services, with over 15 years of active experience, qualified staff and workforce meeting the demands of both domestic and foreign markets. We give you the best in the industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Solar Energy Engineer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections and perform detailed load audits.
• Design and install complete inverter and solar power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faulty inverters and other electronic components.
• Develop technical design specifications and functional requirements for solar energy systems and components.
• Perform detailed analyses and simulations of solar power systems for efficiency and reliability.
• Lead technical teams in the installation of solar and hybrid systems across all company branches.
• Provide expert consultation on components of solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, trackers, and meteorological stations.
• Service and maintain electrical systems integrating solar arrays with grid power.
• Manage on-site installations, repairs, maintenance, and testing tasks to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols for all solar installations.
• Contribute to technical feasibility studies, siting, performance assessments, and strategic planning for renewable energy projects.
• Continually enhance tools, methodologies, and processes to improve installation efficiency and system performance.
• Stay up to date with new technologies in renewable energy and integrate them into company practices.
• Provide expert support for energy production estimates, system optimization, and component modeling.
• Be available for travel nationwide as project needs dictate.
• Execute additional duties as assigned by management.

Training & Development:

• Train and mentor trainees and junior engineers on solar installations and renewable energy systems.
• Design new training modules and renewable energy courses tailored for the company’s learning division (JNL).

Sales & Business Development:

• Actively source and develop new clientele to grow the company’s market share.
• Generate high-quality leads aligned with company revenue goals and target markets.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Oversee and drive operations of the Renewable Energy Department across all branches.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development for the renewable energy team.
• Coordinate cross-branch renewable energy activities to ensure consistency in delivery and performance.
• Participate in high-level management meetings and contribute to business strategy and decision-making.
• Build strong performance evaluation and communication systems for technical and sales teams, including authorized representatives.
• Establish a culture of goal accountability and continuous improvement within the department.
• Execute any additional strategic tasks as assigned by executive management.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in the design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of inverter and solar power systems.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of tools and techniques used in electrical and solar system installation and maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic skills in inverter and electronic component troubleshooting.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks (e.g., lifting panels, climbing ladders, confined spaces).
• Solid understanding of international and local standards in solar energy system design and installation.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and team coordination skills.

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and a Cover letter to: vacancy@jocaro.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.