About the Role<\/p>\n
\tWe design, build, operate, and maintain a network of solar-powered desalination systems called Solar Water Farms (SWFs) across Kenya. These systems provide communities with access to clean, healthy, and affordable drinking water.
\n\tAs a Senior Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for leading the maintenance, repair, and performance optimization of GivePower\u2019s solar water farms assigned to you. You will ensure that all equipment operates safely and efficiently, provide technical guidance to junior technicians, and support field operations through timely troubleshooting and preventive maintenance interventions.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Water Treatment Systems:<\/p>\n
\tLead the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of desalination and water treatment systems (including reverse osmosis, filtration, dosing systems, pumps, etc.)
\n\tMonitor and maintain water quality standards, ensuring compliance with KEBS and internal specifications
\n\tDiagnose and resolve issues affecting water production, quality, and system efficiency
\n\tOversee the maintenance and repair of boreholes, injection wells, soak pits, and associated equipment<\/p>\n
Solar and Battery Electrical Systems:<\/p>\n
\tSupport maintenance and troubleshooting of solar battery off-grid systems, including panels, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, generators and associated electrical components.
\n\tIdentify and resolve faults affecting power availability and system uptime, ensuring continuous operation of water treatment systems.<\/p>\n
Network & Data Systems:<\/p>\n
\tMaintain and troubleshoot site-level network infrastructure, including routers, modems, antennas, and IoT\/monitoring devices.
\n\tEnsure continuous and reliable data transmission from field systems to central monitoring platforms.<\/p>\n
Field Service & Team Leadership:<\/p>\n
\tProvide technical supervision of maintenance and repair works handled by the Junior Field Service technicians.
\n\tDiagnose and resolve technical issues escalated by the Junior Field Service technicians.
\n\tPeriodically inspect and sign off on major repairs done by Junior Field Service technicians.
\n\tSubmit regular maintenance reports to the Workshop Manager.<\/p>\n
Maintenance & Reliability:<\/p>\n
\tImplement preventative and curative maintenance schedules.
\n\tEnsure all maintenance activities at allocated sites comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
\n\tMaintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities at assigned sites through the company’s CMMS.
\n\tIdentify opportunities for process improvement and system reliability enhancement.
\n\tOther duties as assigned.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tDiploma in Water Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related technical field.
\n\tMinimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in field service or technical maintenance of solar or water systems.
\n\tValid EPRA T1\/T2 certification.
\n\tExperience in supervising technical teams or field technicians.
\n\tTechnical experience in water treatment, plumbing, electrical, solar battery systems, and network systems.<\/p>\n
Core Competencies<\/p>\n
\tLeadership and team coordination.
\n\tProblem-solving and analytical thinking.
\n\tStrong safety orientation.
\n\tEffective communication and reporting.
\n\tPlanning and prioritization.<\/p>\n
Salary: <\/p>\n
\t150,000 KES<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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