Job description
Position Overview
To support our rapid expansion, we're looking for an exceptional Regional Service Engineer (RSE) to manage a team of Field Service Engineers (FSE) as well as our technical operations at the regional level. As an RSE, your focus will be on maintaining robust technical systems to guarantee uninterrupted power at sites and optimal energy uptime at our hubs. This role requires significant travel within Nigeria, as Jaza is expanding and building hubs across the South-West states, with hubs currently located in Edo State. This position entails directing field service engineers in ensuring energy uptime, optimizing system performance, troubleshooting, and repairing technical issues. Additionally, the role involves actively contributing to continuous improvement through thorough data analysis, reporting, and collaborative efforts. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong technical/engineering leadership background, capable of leading and supervising a dynamic team and working in a fast-paced environment.
- Oversee the FSEs in executing the setup of new hubs, ensuring seamless connectivity, and conducting regular maintenance on hub energy systems.
- This role involves reporting directly to the Technical Manager to ensure efficient coordination and adherence to technical protocols.
- Lead and coach FSEs on the best practices through regular training and professional development initiatives.
- Regularly review reports submitted by the FSEs, on hub energy performance and other technical issues.
- Collate monthly reports and share them with the management team
- Collaborate with Jaza Stars, Regional Coordinators (RCs), Network Operations Centre (NOC) data team and FSEs to diagnose and resolve technical challenges.
- Prepare and share monthly performance review reports on Power availability.
What we offer
- Be part of the most exciting growth phase of a company.
- Work with great teammates in an international environment. Our team is spread across the USA, Canada, China, Tanzania, and Nigeria. You'll regularly interact with our CTO, Director of Operations, and Technical Managers.
- Gain hands-on experience. Although we are a startup, we don't expect you to just figure it out alone. You'll be given lots of responsibility but also lots of support to help you succeed.
- We offer health insurance coverage, paid annual vacation & sick leave, as well as airtime, data & transport allowance.
Must have skills
- Solar Installation and Maintenance
- Electrical design, Installation and Maintenance
Qualifications
- Strong proven expertise in and a deep understanding of energy and solar systems. We are not particular about any educational background and are more concerned with how much hands-on experience you have.
- Minimum of 6 years of technical/engineering leadership experience within the telecommunications/energy industry or other related industries.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance with HSE standards.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools and reporting software including MS Office suite.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Jaza Energy
Company Overview
Jaza Energy
HeadquartersHalifax, Canada
Founded2015
SizeApproximately 200 employees ranged in recent years (source: linkedin.com)
What They Do
Jaza Energy specializes in providing off-grid solar charging hubs combined with battery rental services, primarily targeting rural communities in Africa to improve electricity access (source: pitchbook.com). Their business model focuses on "last mile energy" solutions by deploying solar-powered hubs that store energy in rugged, portable battery packs designed to last for days on a single charge (source: jaza.com). These batteries are rented to households and small businesses to power lighting, phone charging, TVs, water systems, shops, schools, and community infrastructure, enabling local microenterprise and household energy access (source: cbc.ca). The company operates a network of local operators called Jaza Stars who manage the hubs, deliver power to neighbors, and support the system's operations, often staffed by local women, facilitating battery swaps approximately every three days (source: jaza.com). Jaza Energy’s geographic footprint includes its corporate headquarters in Halifax and operational markets in Tanzania and Nigeria, serving over a million people with off-grid energy solutions (source: linkedin.com).
Projects & Track Record
While Jaza Energy does not publicly list detailed projects with specific site names, capacities, or completion dates, its core operational model revolves around deploying solar charging hubs paired with battery rental networks rather than traditional power generation assets (source: pitchbook.com). The company has received research and development support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, highlighting Canadian public-sector involvement in advancing its technology and product development (source: cbc.ca). Jaza’s hubs and battery packs have been successfully deployed in rural Tanzanian and Nigerian communities, enabling energy access for households and small businesses through a scalable and community-driven approach (source: meda.org).
Recent Developments
In April 2024, Jaza Energy posted a career opportunity for an Electrical and Hardware Engineer based in Halifax, indicating ongoing hardware and product development efforts at its headquarters (source: linkedin.com). Coverage in March 2026 by CBC highlighted Jaza’s continued expansion in Africa, emphasizing its reach to over one million people and the critical role of Jaza Stars as local operators within its energy network (source: cbc.ca). These developments underscore the company’s commitment to scaling its off-grid solar solutions and strengthening its operational model through community engagement and technology innovation.
Working There
Jaza Energy offers roles primarily in electrical and hardware engineering, technology leadership, and network operations through its Jaza Stars program, which involves local operators managing solar charging hubs in rural communities (source: jaza.com). The company’s workforce is distributed between its Halifax headquarters and field locations in Tanzania and Nigeria, reflecting a blend of corporate product development and on-the-ground operational roles (source: linkedin.com). The culture emphasizes renewable energy innovation, community empowerment, and sustainable off-grid electrification, with a focus on supporting local microenterprises and improving quality of life in underserved regions (source: cbc.ca).
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