Infrastructure & Maintenance Manager

Facilities & Infrastructure Manager

About the Opportunity

Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living?

This is an opportunity to be part of a fast-growing e-mobility company transforming transport across East Africa through electric motorcycles and battery swap infrastructure. With thousands of electric motorcycles already on the road and a rapidly expanding network of swap stations, the organization is at the forefront of clean, affordable mobility solutions that increase driver earnings while reducing environmental impact.

The team consists of hundreds of professionals from diverse backgrounds, working toward a shared vision of electrifying millions of motorcycles across the region.

Our Values

• Customer-Centric Everyday: Prioritize customer needs and deliver solutions that exceed expectations
• Challenge the Status Quo Through Innovation: Continuously innovate to improve products and services
• Love Solving Problems Together: Collaborate internally and with customers to tackle challenges
• Stay Agile: Adapt quickly to changing needs and environments
• Driven by People and Planet: Commit to positive social and environmental impact

About the Role

The Facilities & Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the deployment, reliability, and compliance of the battery swap station network. The role oversees the full infrastructure lifecycle—from site feasibility and electrical design to installation, maintenance, and uptime optimization—ensuring safe, compliant, and highly available charging infrastructure that supports continuous operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Infrastructure Deployment & Project Execution

• Conduct site feasibility studies, assessing power availability, load capacity, and civil requirements
• Develop electrical designs, including load calculations, protection systems, and layouts
• Manage contractors for civil and electrical works, ensuring quality, safety, and timelines
• Liaise with utilities and regulatory bodies for approvals, connections, and issue resolution

2. Maintenance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure high infrastructure uptime through effective reactive maintenance and SLA management
• Design and implement preventive maintenance programs to mitigate risks
• Maintain facilities to required standards and ensure timely repairs
• Oversee safety and compliance, acting as Engineer-in-Charge for installations and modifications

3. Team Leadership

• Lead and prioritize work for technicians and junior engineers
• Build team capability through training, coaching, and safety briefings
• Manage inventory and critical spare parts to ensure operational continuity

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK)
• Valid EPRA License (minimum Class C1; Class A1 or B preferred)
• At least 5 years' experience in electrical project delivery and maintenance
• Experience in power distribution, industrial facilities, EV charging, or similar infrastructure
• Proven experience working with utility processes within the Nairobi grid
• Strong understanding of power quality issues (surges, brownouts)
• Proficiency in MS Office for planning and reporting
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset in complex environments
• Strong leadership and communication skills