Lead Solar PV Electrician (Cork)

SolarSmart Energy Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Profit sharing

Sick pay

Travel subsidy

Job summary

SolarSmart Energy Ltd in Ireland is seeking a Lead Solar PV Electrician to join our busy installation teams. The role involves travelling to customer sites in a branded vehicle and delivering electrical works for solar PV installations on homes, farms and businesses, in line with SEAI Code of Practice and our safety standards.

We aim for a 4-day work week, with a strong emphasis on quality, documentation and customer communication.

Qualifications

• Electrical National Craft Certificate is required.
• 3+ years as electrician in domestic settings.
• Comfortable working on roofs.
• Full clean driving licence required.
• Experience with Solar PV is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install solar PV systems on domestic, commercial and agricultural buildings.
• Wire for and install PV inverters, hybrid inverters, diverters and EV chargers.
• Run tests on electrical components to ensure safe installations.
• Inspect electrical systems and equipment for damage or hazards.
• Engage with homeowners and explain works or changes to scope.
• Complete works within allocated time with attention to detail.
• Compile, record and submit all required documentation and photographs.

Skills

Roofs experience

Time management

Leadership

Education

Electrical National Craft Certificate

Tools

PV inverters

EV chargers

Job description

Lead Solar PV Electrician

This is a rare opportunity to combine a passion for renewable energy with a real career opportunity to work with key influencers driving domestic solar in Ireland to the next level.

We are looking for talented Solar PV Electricians to join our busy installation teams in Leinster.

The 4 installs a week role entails travelling to customer sites in a branded vehicle and completing the electrical works for the installation of solar PV panels on homes, farms and businesses in line with SEAI Code of Practice, building regulations, and our own internal health and safety requirements. We endeavor for our installation teams to work a 4 day work week.

Responsibilities

• Install solar PV systems on domestic, commercial and agricultural buildings
• Wire for and install a range of PV inverters, hybrid inverters, diverters and EV chargers
• Run tests on electrical components to ensure a safe and effective installation
• Inspect electrical systems and equipment for any damage, malfunctions, and safety hazards
• Engage with homeowners and advise on works being undertaken or changes to initial scope
• Complete works in the allocated time, with particular attention to detail
• Compile, record, and submit all required documentation and photographs required

Requirements

• Electrical National Craft Certificate
• At least 3 years’ experience working as an electrician in a domestic setting
• Comfortable working on roofs
• Experience working with Solar PV (a significant plus!)
• Health & Safety & detail focussed
• Full clean drivers license
• Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
• Innate leadership ability and an appetite to continually develop
• Driven, ambitious and self-motivated, and deeply passionate about renewable technologies

Details

• Benefits: company events, free or subsidised travel, profit sharing, sick pay
• Schedule: 10 hour shift, holidays
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: from €55,000.00 per year
• Supplemental pay types: performance bonus, annual bonus
• Experience: 1 year in Solar PV (preferred)
• Work authorisation: Ireland (required)
• Work location: In person