Position: - Technical Coordinator – Livelihoods Base
Location: Meghalaya
Starting date: Immediately
Minimum Experience -2 to 3 Years.

About SELCO Foundation:

SELCO Foundation is an open source, not-for-profit organization that engages in field-based R&D and ecosystem building for the deployment of clean energy solutions that alleviate poverty in tribal, rural and urban poor areas. The organization works in collaboration with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs, NGOs from various developmental sectors, and educational institutions to link the benefits of sustainable energy to poverty eradication. The organization works across verticals such as energy access, health, water purification, livelihoods, and enterprise development with practitioners in the social sector, energy entrepreneurs and partners from various developmental sectors

The SELCO Foundation's Livelihood Scale Team works across a broad spectrum of projects collaborating with various ecosystem stakeholders to institutionalize Decentralized Renewable Energy (DRE) - led livelihoods and build a strong foundation of evidence for their impact. This multifaceted team takes a hands-on approach, directly implementing programs on the ground while simultaneously fostering partnerships with multiple stakeholders within the ecosystem.

You can find more information about SELCO Foundation on our organization website.

The Role:

This position would require the candidate to work closely with technical team to support the activity on assessment, design, installation, quality check and system performance monitoring. They are expected to be entrepreneurial and adapt to varying situations and organizational requirements. In this role, the candidate would play a key role in ensuring that the technology to be implemented is most efficient, of the highest quality and well suited to user needs.

  • Oversee the installation of the system, ensuring compliance with timelines, technical specifications and safety and quality standards.
  • Support in conducting site assessments and feasibility studies for new installations planned.
  • Support Tech team to develop and implement effective operation and maintenance plans for the systems.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Support in conducting Operation & Maintenance training for end user as and when required.
  • Act as the technical point of contact between project teams, end users, vendors and other regulatory authorities
  • Maintain detailed documentation of installation progress and maintenance.
  • Supervising troubleshooting activities on the technical issues across all projects.
  • Organizing training and workshops for end users and stakeholders for pre and post implementation capacity creation.
  • Implement proactive problem-solving strategies and ensure quick troubleshooting of on-site issues to minimize project delays.
  • Conduct AMC audits to check the quality of scheduled maintenance services and coordinate with vendors for timely addressing the issues.
  • Assist team to analyze root cause for system failure and coordinate with vendors for troubleshooting as well as suggest areas of improvements for scaling purposes.
  • Prepare cost estimates and repair plans for non-functional systems in coordination with vendors.
  • Identify, onboard, and train a network of skilled local technicians across the states

Required Qualifications and Skills:-

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Renewable Energy background, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in solar project installation, operation, or maintenance.
  • Knowledge of solar PV system components, troubleshooting, and performance analysis.
  • Ability to work independently and travel to project sites as required.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools and software for solar power systems.
  • Certification in solar energy is an advantage.
  • Interest and ability to communicate with communities, stakeholders, and other team members.

How to apply:

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Applications will be processed on a rolling basis.

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