About the Company

Eja-Ice Ltd develops solar-powered cold chain infrastructure for fisheries, food distribution, and healthcare supply chains. The company deploys solar cold rooms, solar freezers, and solar-powered refrigerated vehicles to reduce post-harvest losses and enable reliable cold storage in off-grid and underserved communities.

Job Summary

The Electrical / Solar Engineer will design, install, and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and electrical infrastructure that power Eja-Ice’s cold chain solutions. The role will ensure reliable and efficient energy supply for cold rooms, refrigeration systems, and mobile cooling platforms, particularly in off-grid environments.

Key Responsibilities

Solar System Design

• Design solar PV systems for cold rooms, freezers, and refrigeration units.
• Calculate system capacity based on refrigeration loads and energy consumption.
• Specify system components including solar panels, inverters, batteries, and charge controllers.

Electrical Infrastructure

• Design electrical wiring systems for cold storage facilities.
• Integrate refrigeration equipment with solar power systems and backup power sources.
• Ensure safe and efficient power distribution across facilities.

Installation & Commissioning

• Supervise installation of solar PV systems and electrical components.
• Conduct system testing and commissioning.
• Ensure systems meet performance and safety standards.

System Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor system performance including:
• • Solar generation
  • Battery storage levels
  • Energy consumption of refrigeration systems.
• Optimize system performance to improve energy efficiency and reliability.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and repair faults in solar systems and electrical components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on solar panels, batteries, and inverters.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and service documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• • Electrical Engineering
  • Renewable Energy Engineering
  • Power Engineering
• Professional certification (preferred):
• • Registered engineer or equivalent professional body membership

Experience

• 3–5 years experience in:
• • Solar PV system design and installation
  • Off-grid or hybrid power systems
  • Industrial electrical systems

Technical Skills

• Solar PV system design and sizing
• Electrical system design and load calculations
• Inverter and battery integration
• Knowledge of lithium-ion and deep-cycle battery systems
• Electrical safety and grounding systems

Tools and Software

• AutoCAD or electrical design software
• PV system design tools (e.g., PVsyst or similar)
• Energy monitoring systems

Preferred Experience

• Solar systems for cold storage or refrigeration loads
• Hybrid systems combining solar, battery, and grid power
• Experience with IoT or remote energy monitoring systems

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in remote or off-grid environments
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities
• Teamwork and field coordination skills

Impact of the Role

The Electrical / Solar Engineer will be central to ensuring that Eja-Ice’s renewable-powered cold chain systems operate reliably, enabling fishermen, traders, and food distributors to access sustainable refrigeration while reducing food waste and carbon emissions.