PowerGen Renewable Energy was founded in 2011 with the vision of making clean, renewable energy accessible to more people in Africa.  With only half of the continent connected to electricity, the opportunity to build the energy system of the future in Africa today is enormous. 

PowerGen is building this future ready grid in Africa, guided by our two-part mission to transform the lives of 600m people through smarter power and build the energy system of the future in Africa. Today, we have offices in Kenya, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Nigeria & the Republic of Benin.

In Sierra Leone,  we develop, engineer, finance and operate mini-grids in rural communities, aiming to provide reliable electricity to more than 12,500 customers and contribute sustainably to Sierra Leone’s economic development through increased access to rural clean energy resources; and also increase the country’s energy capacity.

List of Responsibilities

• You’ll  troubleshoot, perform checks and maintenance on minigrids (solar PV systems  and distribution network) which will include working on PV arrays, inverters, electrical components, cabling,; LV/MV distribution lines with smart meters.

•  Proactively  responding to on-site technical issues which are beyond the capability of the on-site Technician and reporting unresolved issues which affect generation and distribution assets immediately to Cluster assistant

• Carry out periodic and routine tasks and functions, and  providing detail reports to the cluster assistant

• Monitoring on-site technicians to ensure that daily, weekly and Monthly  activities are carried out in an effective, safe and time efficient manner

• When dealing with unexpected issues, you should establish a comprehensive understanding of the issues through detailed fact-finding and implement an established procedure for correcting issues in a timely fashion. All unplanned maintenance activities should always be based on thorough root cause analysis to ensure that the failure does not re-occur.  

• Manage spare stock level in cluster and provide reports  to Cluster assistant

• Provide periodic reports on generator status’, guarantee fuel security and  ensuring that routine service is done appropriately and timely.

• Ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, objectives and regulations and the commitment to achieving Zero Harm through safe behaviours on site.

• Ensure compliance with relevant company policies, procedures, objectives and regulations through appropriate behaviour on site.

• Sierra Leonean citizenship and must have had experience working in Sierra Leone

• Valid MotorCycle riders’ License.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Enthusiasm in working for the field of renewable energy!

• A minimum WASCCE (WAEC) Certificate. Technical certificate or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from a recognised technical institution a plus

Alternatively, applications containing your CV and cover letter can be sent in hard copies to our office address at 5, Main motor road, Congo cross; Or via whats app on +23278356124