{"id":823072,"date":"2025-08-26T15:12:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T12:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=823072"},"modified":"2026-03-18T20:11:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:11:29","slug":"823072-operations-and-maintenance-technician-ariya-energy-ltd-nairobi","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&p=823072","title":{"rendered":"Operations and Maintenance Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Team<\/strong>: Nairobi-based Engineering Team<br \/>\n<strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: 5 September 2025<\/p>\n<h4>Purpose of role:<\/h4>\n<p>Ariya Energy Ltd (\u201cAriya\u201d) is an experienced developer and investor in clean and renewable energy projects. We specialize in financing, owning, and operating such projects through<br \/>\nproprietary structures.<\/p>\n<p>We are seeking an <strong>Operations and Maintenance (O&amp;M) Technician<\/strong> to manage the operations and maintenance activities for solar PV power plants.<\/p>\n<h4>Key Objectives of the Role:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure effective delivery of all scopes defined in O&amp;M contracts.<\/li>\n<li>Implement systems for performance monitoring, inspection, and preventive maintenance of solar plants.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and integrate technological solutions to enhance customer experience, including user-friendly monitoring applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This role involves significant travel (3 to 5 days a week), as you will be required to visit project sites across Kenya and neighboring countries.<\/p>\n<h4>Experience &amp; Expertise<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Educational Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).<\/li>\n<li>Minimum 2 years (3+ years preferred) of proven working experience on solar PV project maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Registration with a professional body such as EPRA.<\/li>\n<li>Completion of a solar PV training course from a reputable institution will be considered an added advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Skills and Knowledge:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficiency in monitoring and analyzing solar PV performance data.<\/li>\n<li>Conducting routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities.<\/li>\n<li>Strong troubleshooting skills for unscheduled solar PV equipment breakdown.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to offer technical support to clients and other stakeholders effectively.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in maintenance and performance report writing using MS office.<\/li>\n<li>Expertise in managing tools, spares and stock inventory.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in material specification and procurement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Essential skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team.<\/li>\n<li>High diligence and attention to detail in designing procedures and documentation.<\/li>\n<li>Self-motivation to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent networking skills to engage with customers, business partners, and team members at all levels.<\/li>\n<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.<\/li>\n<li>Adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards.<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational and teamwork capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to Ariya\u2019s values: integrity, confidentiality, mutual respect, collaboration and transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":823078,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":"<p><strong>Equal Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Ariya Energy is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. If you have a disability that may impact aspects of the recruitment process or job requirements, please let us know as soon as possible. We will work with you to identify reasonable adjustments to support your application or role.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Submit the following document with the subject line <strong>Operations and Maintenance Technician<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>A maximum 2-page CV detailing your recent work experience.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>A copy of your Engineering Degree Certificate.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Contact details for two technical referees.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Links to any online pages or relevant documentation showcasing your existing work.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>We look forward to reviewing your application. 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