Senior Technician - Hybrid Energy - DRC

Skip To Job Description Help Us Build New Markets We are not a development firm and we are not looking for typical development skills.   We are looking for talented candidates who believe in the power of the private sector to make a difference in the world's toughest places.     If that's you, contact us. Senior Technician - Hybrid Energy - DRC Kolwezi, Kolwezi, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Full Time CrossBoundary Energy Mid Level Share Senior Technician – HV & BESSKolwezi, Democratic Republic of the CongoCrossBoundary EnergyAbout the FirmCrossBoundary Energy, part of the CrossBoundary Group, was launched in 2015 as Sub-Saharan Africa’s first dedicated fund for commercial and industrial renewable energy systems, including hybrid power systems for the mining sector. CrossBoundary Energy is currently active in more than 17 countries and has developed a portfolio exceeding US$500 million in renewable energy projects for commercial and industrial clients across the continent. CrossBoundary Energy’s approach to the industrial renewable energy transition has enabled the delivery of some of the world’s most significant mining-focused hybrid power projects. The company operates as a direct investment platform of the CrossBoundary Group and is funded by ARCH Emerging Markets Partners’ Africa Renewable Power Fund (ARCH ARPF). For more information, visit: www.crossboundary.com/energy.Why Join Us?The CrossBoundary team is a unique group of people genuinely excited by the opportunity to make a difference in some of the world’s most challenging and dynamic markets. Team members come from diverse backgrounds but share core qualities: curiosity, humility, integrity, a drive for excellence, and a strong bias for action. Learn more at: www.crossboundary.com.What You’ll DoCrossBoundary Energy (CBE) is recruiting a Senior Technician (HV–BESS) to support day-to-day operations and maintenance at our Kamoa hybrid PV + BESS facility. You will lead routine preventive and corrective maintenance on HV systems, PV infrastructure, BESS units, and associated plant equipment. You will support fault response, system optimization, and compliance with availability and baseload performance obligations. This is a site-based rotational role in Kolwezi (typically 8 weeks on / 2 weeks off) with accommodation provided at the onsite camp within the plant boundary.Primary ResponsibilitiesHV Electrical SystemsPerform HV switching operations in compliance with LOTO, PTW, and electrical safety rules.Maintain and troubleshoot transformers, RMUs, MV switchgear, breakers, protection relays, and earthing systems.Support protection relay testing, verification, and outage coordination.Respond to HV faults and lead safe system restoration.BESS Operations & MaintenanceExecute preventive and corrective maintenance on BESS containers, PCS/inverters, battery racks, HVAC, and fire detection/suppression systems.Monitor alarms and performance via SCADA/EMS and diagnose abnormal battery conditions.Support OEM interventions, firmware updates, and warranty activities.Enforce battery safety, thermal management, and emergency response requirements.PV Inverters & Plant EquipmentMaintain and troubleshoot string inverters, DC combiner boxes, and balance-of-system equipment.Analyze inverter faults using SCADA and OEM portals; coordinate corrective actions.Support performance optimization and plant availability improvements.Technical LeadershipAct as senior technical authority for PV, HV, and BESS activities.Mentor technicians and support skills development.Coordinate with Plant Supervisor, OEMs, contractors, and CBE Engineering teams.Lead and contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) exercises.Safety, Compliance & ReportingEnforce HSSE standards, mine-site protocols, and electrical regulations.Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and PTW reviews.Complete maintenance reports, switching logs, fault...