Daystar Power is a top provider of off-grid power, offering “Solar-as-a-Service” (100% solar) and “Power-as-a-Service” (solar plus battery backup) solutions for businesses in West Africa. Our clean energy services help clients lower their power expenses significantly.
With clients that include major industrial and commercial firms, Daystar operates in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Senegal, and maintains a representative office in Côte d’Ivoire.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Project Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and oversee project execution for sales contracts.
- Design and layout solar power systems.
- Lead sourcing and procurement of parts, both locally and internationally.
- Perform quality checks on installations done by Daystar teams and partners.
- Supervise and coordinate solar power system installations.
- Train clients on how to operate and maintain their systems.
General Duties
- Develop and enforce standard operating procedures and HSE protocols for solar work.
- Stay informed on energy sector trends locally and worldwide.
- Coach and mentor technical staff to achieve company goals.
- Conduct market research to spot new solar opportunities in Nigeria.
Working Conditions
- Split time approximately 30% in the office and 70% onsite in the field.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- At least 3 years’ experience in electrical engineering, preferably on large-scale solar or power projects.
- Professional engineer membership (NSE, COREN) and relevant certifications.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Proven leadership and ability to work under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Passionate about renewable energy and adaptable to change.
- PMP and HSE certifications are advantages.
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and analysis.
Benefits
- Work with an innovative, forward-looking company and an international team.
- Unlimited career growth opportunities based on performance.
- Competitive salary and benefits with long-term prospects.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should click here to apply online.
Solar Panel Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and carry out preventive maintenance on Daystar solar systems following HSE guidelines.
- Tasks include cleaning PV modules, inspecting mounting structures and cables, and maintaining junction boxes per schedule.
- Document “before and after” photos of panel arrays.
- Plan and schedule weekly maintenance activities for the team.
- Ensure strict compliance with annual maintenance plans.
- Report all maintenance work weekly.
- Enforce HSE compliance: verify team fitness and certifications, coordinate with QHSE for RAMS, ensure PPE use, and report any safety incidents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical engineering, ideally in solar installation or maintenance.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should click here to apply online.
Data & Digital Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Job Description
We seek an IDT Data & Digital Engineer to drive business value through data and emerging technologies like AI and hyper-automation. You will convert strategy into data projects, evaluate tech trends, and work with Data Value Owners to achieve business goals. You’ll also lead our DIY program and developer community, fostering a data-driven culture across Daystar.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Modelling & Design: Create and maintain data models, design output tables, draft data transformation flows, and produce diagrams (ERDs, dimensional models).
- Project Delivery: Lead implementation of data solutions and new technologies; coordinate with stakeholders to align models with business needs; estimate effort and feasibility.
- Platforms & Tech: Stay aware of data platforms and landscape; use AWS and Power BI for ETL and visualization; apply data governance best practices.
- Business Collaboration: Gather KPI requirements, translate into technical solutions, and offer insights to improve data reporting.
- Data Assurance: Set up processes to ensure data quality and integrity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in ICT, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Computer Science (other degrees with strong achievements and certifications also considered).
- Five years’ experience in data modelling, engineering, or business analysis.
- Skilled in complex query building and handling large datasets.
- Familiar with data governance, quality, and strategy initiatives.
- Proficient in Power Apps, Power BI; experience with Azure ML, Alteryx, Python, AI Builder is a plus.
- ITIL and data modelling certifications preferred.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., VSTS).
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should click here to apply online.
Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Job Summary
As BISO, you will lead information risk and compliance efforts for Daystar IDT, embedding security into business operations and enabling opportunities. You’ll manage IT governance, risk, compliance, and assurance, partnering with the Group CyberDefense Team when incidents arise.
Key Responsibilities
- Interface with CyberDefense during incidents to manage response and protect systems and data.
- Act as the single point of contact for control, compliance, and operational risk.
- Ensure IRM activities (risk acceptance, vulnerabilities, compliance) are visible and addressed.
- Design and maintain compliance dashboards and reports.
- Drive simplification and gamification of compliance processes.
- Lead the Think Secure Champions network.
- Oversee outbound assurance to customers, partners, and regulators.
- Conduct internal compliance testing and risk reviews of IT processes and applications.
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications in information security or related fields.
Benefits
- Work in a dynamic, international company with innovative projects.
- Unlimited career advancement based on performance.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should click here to apply online.
DevOps Engineer
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Job Description
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to oversee application management, software development, AI and hyper-automation initiatives, and to mentor low/no-code citizen developers. You will manage cloud and integration services to deliver end-to-end solutions that add value to Daystar.
Key Responsibilities
- Translate requirements into technical specs with the Design Authority.
- Prototype and pilot new solutions, from procurement through deployment.
- Handle complex integrations between cloud and legacy systems.
- Build, test, and deploy software solutions for web applications.
- Optimize application performance, quality, and responsiveness.
- Troubleshoot bottlenecks and bugs.
- Maintain high code quality, organization, and automation.
- Collaborate with UX/Product teams on user experience optimization.
- Use AWS, Power BI, and Power Apps to automate business processes.
- Support full software lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
- Coach business users in low/no-code tool development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s/Master’s in ICT, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Computer Science (other degrees considered with strong relevant experience).
- Minimum five years’ experience in DevOps, application delivery, and integration.
- Proficient in Power Apps, Power BI, React.js, Next.js, GitHub, and Python.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and databases (e.g., MongoDB).
- ITIL certification preferred.
- Familiarity with Agile and scrum tools (VSTS).
Benefits
- Join a forward-looking, diverse team with international colleagues.
- Unlimited career growth potential.
- Competitive remuneration and long-term benefits.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should click here to apply online.
IT Operations Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Job Description
The IT Operations Manager will oversee all Daystar Power Group IT operations to meet service and operational level agreements. You will integrate service management across network services, end-user support, business critical services, and compliance, ensuring secure and reliable IT delivery.
Responsibilities
- Service Management: Serve as the oversight for end-to-end service delivery, understanding ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Major Incident).
- Change & Release: Assess change impacts, minimize disruption, and authorize transitions to support.
- Asset Management: Maintain accurate IT asset records in ServiceNow or similar CMDB.
- Business Continuity: Develop, test, and assure IT continuity plans.
- IRM Controls: Embed regulatory and compliance controls and support evidence collection.
- Vendor Management: Manage supplier relationships to meet contract performance and support service management activities.
Benefits
- Work in an innovative, international environment.
- Career progression tied to your achievements.
- Competitive salary and benefits with long-term growth.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should click here to apply online.