Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Electrical Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTatu City, KenyaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A diploma or certificate in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, renewable energy, or a related field is required.
At least 2–3 years of experience in solar installation and maintenance is required.
Ability to read and interpret diagrams, schematics, and engineering documents is required.

Responsibilities

Conduct site surveys to assess client locations for solar system suitability.
Evaluate installation requirements, including roof structure, shading, electrical load, and cabling paths.
Prepare site assessment reports and recommend appropriate system sizes and configurations.
Install complete solar systems, including panels, mounting structures, wiring, inverters, and batteries.
Test system functionality and ensure proper commissioning.
Provide basic training to clients on system operation and maintenance.
Perform electrical testing using multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools.
Document test results and ensure all products meet internal and industry standards.
Report defects or deviations and recommend corrective actions.
Diagnose electrical faults in the plant and in client systems.
Repair or replace faulty components and ensure timely resolution.
Support preventive maintenance on plant equipment and field-installed systems.
Follow all safety procedures during assembly and installations.
Maintain accurate documentation of tests, assessments, and installations.
Adhere to OSHA, company policies, and industry standards.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of solar system design, inverters, and batteries is an added advantage.
EPRA license T1, T2, or T3 is a strong advantage.

Electrical Technician

Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · — · Posted 2026-06-05

Workplace: on_site

Description

A company based in Tatu City is seeking to recruit an Electrical Technician who will support both the solar assembly plant and field operations. The role includes assembling and wiring solar components, conducting product testing, performing site visits, carrying out technical assessments, and installing solar systems for clients. The technician ensures compliance with safety and quality standards while supporting efficient production and reliable field installations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Field Site Visits & Assessments

Conduct site surveys to assess client locations for solar system suitability.
Evaluate installation requirements including roof structure, shading, electrical load, and cabling paths.
Prepare site assessment reports and recommend appropriate system sizes and configurations.

2. Solar System Installations

Install complete solar systems (panels, mounting structures, wiring, inverters, batteries, etc.).
Test system functionality and ensure proper commissioning.
Provide basic training to clients on system operation and maintenance.

3. Testing & Quality Control

Perform electrical testing using multi meters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools.
Document test results and ensure all products meet internal and industry standards.
Report defects or deviations and recommend corrective actions.

4. Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Diagnose electrical faults both in the plant and in client systems.
Repair or replace faulty components and ensure timely resolution.
Support preventive maintenance on plant equipment and field-installed systems.

5. Compliance & Safety

Follow all safety procedures during assembly and installations.
Maintain accurate documentation of tests, assessments, and installations. •
Adhere to OSHA, company policies, and industry standards.

Requirements

Diploma/Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, renewable energy or related field.
At least 2-3 years of experience in solar installation and maintenance.
Ability to read and interpret diagrams, schematics, and engineering documents.
Knowledge of solar system design, inverters, and batteries is an added advantage.
EPRA license T1, T2, T3 is a strong advantage

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About the Company

Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Tatu City develops Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a 5,000-acre mixed-use city created by Rendeavour. It provides infrastructure-ready plots and fully developed spaces across industrial, residential, office, and educational uses within an SEZ designed to ease permits and services for businesses, backed by international investors. It differentiates itself by offering a government-recognized SEZ plus a complete ecosystem—homes, offices, schools, and recreation—within one regulated, long-term project. Its goal is to accelerate Kenya’s economic growth by attracting investment and enabling companies to set up, hire people, and expand, aligned with Vision 2030.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Nakuru, Kenya
Founded: 2008

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