Field Technician Trainee (Solar PV – Residential) [Openings: 3]
Engineering
K sh 52,000 – 70,000 gross / month
Openings: 3 Location: Nairobi – Kabete / Uthiru ridge (residential roofs) Overview: Working on rooftops requires focus, care, and respect for the people living below. As a Solar Installation Trainee, you’ll assist in mounting rails, securing panels, routing cables, and testing strings under the supervision of a licensed engineer. Safety at height and tidy workmanship are non-negotiable. Our client runs residential solar projects that demand both technical skill and customer etiquette. You’ll learn to explain basic system functions clearly to homeowners while leaving roofs spotless. First impressions matter. On a day-to-day basis, you’ll help with inverter setup, string testing, commissioning notes, and site handovers. Neat terminations, organized tools, and adherence to safety procedures keep installations smooth and snag-free. Success here is measured by install time versus plan, snag rate, safety adherence, and customer feedback. You’ll develop confidence working at height, handling electrical components, and troubleshooting simple issues. This role sets the foundation for growth from Trainee to PV Technician, then Commissioning Technician, and ultimately Site Lead. If you enjoy practical outdoor work and seeing systems light up homes, this team is the perfect place to start. Key Responsibilities: - Mount rails/panels; route and terminate cables cleanly. - Assist inverter setup, string testing, and commissioning notes. - Maintain site safety, tool checks, and tidy handovers. Education & Experience: - Certificate/Diploma in Electrical/Energy; 0–1 year. Skills: - Hand tools, height safety, neat workmanship, customer etiquette. KPIs: - Install time vs plan, snag rate, safety record, customer feedback. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 52,000–70,000. - Install bonus: KES 500–1,000 per system (team-pooled). Estimates vary with height training, weekend availability, and test results on neat terminations. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, transport, training. Growth Path: - Trainee → PV Technician → Commissioning Technician → Site Lead.