Sun King

Off-grid solar home systems provider

Regional Solar Installation & Maintenance Technician

Equipment Field ServiceUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeIjebu Ode, Ogun State, NigeriaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in engineering or another relevant discipline is required.
At least 4 years of experience in after-sales service delivery and technical assistance within the electronic consumer goods, solar inverter systems, or mobile device industry is required.
Strong knowledge of solar inverter systems, including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance processes, is required.
Awareness of solar photovoltaic systems, electrical wiring standards, and power electronics is required.
Proficiency with diagnostic tools, software, and remote monitoring platforms is required.
The candidate must be able to communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
The candidate must be dedicated to delivering high-quality customer service and resolving technical issues.
The candidate must be able to remain calm under pressure.
The candidate must have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Install, commission, troubleshoot, and repair solar inverter systems for customers in the assigned region while following technical standards, safety protocols, and service-level contracts.
Serve as the main technical contact for complex customer issues and resolve them promptly and effectively.
Use remote monitoring platforms to track installed systems, evaluate performance data, diagnose potential issues remotely, and initiate preventive maintenance visits.
Report on system uptime, performance ratios, and recurring fault codes to support product improvements and service planning.
Conduct remote and onsite audits of installations by internal teams and third-party installers against quality checklists and technical, safety, and customer-service standards.
Provide installers with feedback and corrective action plans, and follow up to confirm issues are resolved.
Identify, onboard, and train third-party installers to expand service coverage in the assigned region.
Provide regular technical training and performance reviews for partner installers, using audit findings to guide development.
Oversee daily activity of the installer network and provide technical guidance and assistance.
Document service activities, audit results, and spare-parts use in company systems.
Submit periodic reports to the After-Sales Manager on service trends, system performance, audit findings, and installer performance.
Manage spare-parts, tools, and equipment inventory in the assigned region.
Promote safety and ensure personal and partner activities comply with health, safety, and environmental policies.

Location : Ijebu Ode, Ogun State

About the Role:
Sun King is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Regional Installation & Maintenance Technician to serve as the key technical expert for solar inverters within an assigned region. This role is central to ensuring exceptional end-to-end service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Technical Service Delivery & Customer Satisfaction:

Execute high-quality installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of Sun King solar inverter systems for customers within the assigned zone or region.
Follow company technical standards, safety protocols, and service level contracts for all field activities.
Serve as the main technical contact for complex customer issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution to maintain strong customer satisfaction.
Maintain a professional demeanour and positively represent the brand during all customer engagements.

System Performance Monitoring & Proactive Maintenance:

Utilise remote monitoring platforms to track the performance and condition of installed solar inverter systems within the zone.
Evaluate performance data to identify systems that require attention, diagnose potential issues remotely, and initiate proactive maintenance visits to prevent failures.
Prepare reports on system uptime, performance ratios, and recurring fault codes to enhance product improvements and service planning.

Quality Assurance via Installation Audits:

Conduct routine remote and on-site audits of installations completed by internal teams and third-party installers.
Review installations against Sun King’s quality checklists, ensuring adherence to technical, safety, and customer service standards.
Provide constructive feedback and corrective action plans based on audit outcomes, and follow up to ensure issues are addressed.

Installer Network Management & Development:

Identify, onboard, and train third-party installers to expand service coverage within the assigned zone.
Deliver regular technical training and performance reviews for partner installers, using audit insights to guide development.
Oversee the daily activities of the installer network, offering technical guidance and technical assistance as needed.

Operational Excellence & Reporting:

Accurately document all service activities, audit results, and spare parts utilisation using company systems.
Submit detailed periodic reports to the After-Sales Manager covering service trends, system performance, audit findings, and installer performance.
Manage the inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment within the zone.

Safety & Compliance:

Promote a strong culture of safety, ensuring all personal and partner activities comply with Sun King’s health, safety, and environmental policies.

A degree in engineering or another relevant discipline.
4+ years of experience in after-sales service delivery and technical assistance within the electronic consumer goods, solar inverter systems, or mobile device industry.
Strong knowledge of solar inverter systems, including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance processes.
Solid awareness of solar PV systems, electrical wiring standards, and power electronics.
Proficiency in diagnostic tools, software, and remote monitoring platforms.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify information and communicate effectively with diverse audiences to achieve results.
Dedication to delivering high-quality customer service and resolving technical issues.
Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
Strong efficiency, organisational skills, and attention to detail.

About the Company

Sun King

Off-grid solar home systems provider

Sun King designs, manufactures, distributes, and finances solar home energy products for off-grid communities in Africa and Asia. Its range includes solar lanterns and solar home systems with inverters and storage that can power lights, radios, phones, and household appliances, all financed through a pay-as-you-go model with small mobile money installments after a low upfront payment. The company differentiates itself with an end-to-end approach—handling product design, manufacturing, distribution, and financing—supported by a large field-agent network and strategic acquisitions like PayGo Energy to expand into clean cooking. Its goal is to increase energy access by helping households leapfrog kerosene and unreliable grids, aiming to reach millions of homes and businesses, including over 2 million in Ethiopia by 2030.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $864.9M
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2008

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