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Solar Technician

CPF Financial Services · Nairobi

CPF Financial ServicesNairobiPosted 22 September 2026Apply by 25 September 2026

Job purpose:

This role is responsible for overseeing the designing, developing, and evaluating of energy related projects or programs to enhance the reduction of energy costs or improve energy efficiency for CPF LITES clients

Key duties and responsibilities:

Identify and evaluate infrastructure and energy investment opportunities.

Develop energy business cases and implementation strategies.

Provide technical and commercial oversight for Renewable Energy generation, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), grid interconnection and reticulation systems.

Ensure projects comply with applicable Kenyan requirements and coordinate approvals involving relevant authorities.

Develop technical requirements for procurement, monitor contractor performance and ensure contractual deliverables are achieved.

Ensure projects comply with applicable Kenyan requirements and coordinate approvals involving relevant authorities.

Conduct project risk assessments, monitor emerging project risks and develop contingency strategies for infrastructure projects.

Develop and oversee the maintenance and implementation of energy savings opportunities and make recommendations to achieve more energy efficient operation for the LITES business

Oversee the development, design, or construction of energy projects to ensure acceptability of budgets and timelines, conformance to state and regulatory laws, or adherence to approved specifications

Conduct energy audits to evaluate energy use, costs, or conservation measures for CPF LITES clients

Monitor industrial energy consumption or management

Undertake energy modelling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro commissioning.

Oversee design or construction aspects related to energy such as energy engineering, energy management, and sustainable design software

Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.

Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings

Evaluate designs or specifications information such as detail and assembly drawings, design calculations, system layouts, and sketches, or specifications of the LITES alternative energy solutions to ensure quality

Make recommendations regarding energy fuel selection, technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance

Review or negotiate energy purchase agreements with contractors

Provide consultation to clients or other engineers on topics such as climate control systems, energy modelling, data logging, energy management control systems, lighting or daylighting design, sustainable design, and energy auditing

Train staff or clients on proper operational procedures for efficient energy management

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications required

Academic & Professional Qualifications/Memberships to professional bodies:

Bachelor's’ Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field from a recognised institution

Master's’ Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognised institution will be an added advantage

Experience Required:

At least 8 years’ relevant experience, 3 of which should have been in a managerial role for Manager I in a similar organisation or busy function OR

At least 8 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in a supervisory role for Manager II in a similar organisation or busy function

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Minimum qualifications

Diploma , Vocational

Requirements

If you meet the requirements stipulated for the above position, please write in confidence quoting the position title and reference number on the subject of the email or cover letter on or before  Friday 25th September 2026, at 5.00 pm. Applications including Curriculum vitae, contact email and daytime telephone contacts, current position and remuneration, names and addresses of three referees should be emailed to

resourcing@cpf.or.ke.

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