Junior Deployment Technician

At Okra Solar, we're on a mission to bring Power to the People by unlocking opportunities through energy access for everyone in the world.

Over 650 million people still live without electricity. At a time where technology such as mobile devices, productive agritech and AI are becoming more accessible than ever, we believe that access to energy is the first step toward opportunity and growth.

That's why we build our Mesh Grid technology that energizes off-grid households at a fraction of the cost of the other solutions. We build the hardware and software, that we sell to local energy companies who deploy our tech to deliver affordable, reliable electricity as a service last-mile communities.

In order to execute on the mission to 100% energy access for all - we are looking for a Junior Deployment technician

You are responsible for supporting deployment training, ensuring quality control for field and verifying field installations, ensuring data visibility, enforcing installation standards, managing warehouse inventory, and providing continuous feedback for improvement while being hands-on in the field regularly.

If you're excited about using technology to create tangible impact and want to help shape the future of energy access, you could be the right person to join us.

Responsibilities

• Support installer training sessions alongside lead trainer
• Perform hands-on installations and ensure correct commissioning
• Confirm data visibility post-installation
• Ensure Okra's installation standards and procedures are met.
• Identify and flag recurring commissioning issues or patterns
• Conduct periodic site checks to ensure installations are functioning as expected
• Provide field feedback to improve products, training, and processes
• Manage warehouse operations, including stock tracking, regular stocktakes, and preparation of deployment equipment
• Identify and report abnormal inventory consumption (e.g., theft, wastage, or installation errors)
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues as they arise
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Okra technology
• Be regularly present in the field to support installations and quality checks

Required Experience

• 2+ years of solar installation experience
• Technical qualification for electrical training

Hard Skills

• Strong hands-on electrical / solar installation skills
• Solid understanding of safety precautions when installing solar systems.
• Comfortable working in the field(rural communities) regularly
• Disciplined, observant, and not afraid to flag problems
• Able to follow SOPs(standard Operating Procedures) and tell us when they don't work

Soft Skills

• Willingness to learn: Openness to new knowledge, techniques, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with non-technical teams
• Collaborative mindset: Ability to work effectively with others, lifting teammates up, learning together, and sharing wins and failures.
• Balanced drive: Passionate about your work while maintaining a healthy pace to avoid burnout and sustain excellence.
• Experimentation and adaptability: Comfortable running experiments, learning from results, and adapting quickly to changes.
• Transparency and openness: Open to sharing and receiving ideas and feedback candidly.
• Integrity and respect: Ability to make ethical decisions even during challenges, acting with honesty and respect.

Nice to Have

• Training other installers

Benefits At Okra

🕒 Flexible Location & Hours

We're an output-focused organisation, which means that for the most part, you can choose where and when you work as long as your team has been communicated to and is on board with it. Most commonly, we ask everyone to be in the office at least 2 to 3 days a week to foster connections.

📈 Professional Growth

With mentorship from our investors (At One Ventures, Schneider Electric) and a range of experienced leaders and change-makers in our network, you get the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities.

🛡️ We've Got You Covered

Cover for work travel, health insurance, sick leave, and equipment.

🌴 Unlimited Paid Time Off

We burn bright, not out - we offer unlimited paid time off so you can rest, recharge, support your loved ones, and bring your best self to work.

🌈 Dynamic & Diverse Workplace

You'll work in a fast-paced startup environment with multinational staff - expect to learn a lot while finding creative solutions to complex problems, all while enjoying a great office vibe.

🍼 Flexible Parental Leave

At Okra, we support parents with fully paid, flexible leave: +60 days in Portugal, 120 in Nigeria, up to 178 in China. Take it your way - before or after birth, in blocks or part-time. Your career won't stall; we make sure family and growth go hand in hand.