Solar Electrician

Sri Sun Solar Energiser Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Sri Sun Solar Energiser Pvt Ltd in Chennai seeks a skilled Solar Technician to perform hands-on mechanical and electrical installation, testing and servicing of solar PV and battery systems in line with approved drawings and safety standards.

You will install mounting structures, mount modules, connect strings, lay DC/AC cables, and assist with start-up, monitoring setup, and commissioning while upholding LOTO and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install mounting structures (GI/aluminium/MMS), anchors and roof-penetration waterproofing.
• Mount and clamp modules; interconnect strings with correct polarity and MC4 crimping.
• Lay and dress DC and AC cables in conduits/cable trays; terminate with lugs, glands and ferrules.
• Install ACDB, DCDB, inverters, batteries, energy meters and data loggers as per SLD.
• Install earthing pits, strips and lightning arresters; measure earth resistance.
• Measure string Voc, Isc, polarity and insulation resistance with multimeter/clamp megger.
• Assist engineer in inverter start-up, Wi‑Fi/monitoring setup and load/DG-sync checks.
• Label strings, cables, DBs and isolators; record readings in test formats.
• Perform preventive maintenance: cleaning schedules, torque checks, inspections, tightening connections.
• Attend breakdowns; diagnose and rectify faults in strings, MC4 connectors, fuses, SPDs, breakers and inverters.
• Follow PPE, LOTO, maintain calibrated tools, supervise helpers and report daily work and materials used.

Job description

Solar Technician

Role summary:

Carries out the hands-on mechanical and electrical installation, testing and servicing of solar PV and battery systems as per approved drawings and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

Installation

• Mark layouts and install mounting structures (GI/aluminium/MMS), anchors and roof-penetration waterproofing.
• Mount and clamp modules; carry out string interconnection with correct polarity and MC4 crimping.
• Lay and dress DC and AC cables in conduits/cable trays; terminate with proper lugs, glands and ferrules.
• Install ACDB, DCDB, inverters, batteries, energy meters and data loggers as per SLD.
• Install earthing pits, earthing strips and lightning arresters; measure earth resistance.

Testing and commissioning support

• Measure string Voc, Isc, polarity and insulation resistance using multimeter, clamp meter and megger.
• Assist the engineer in inverter start-up, Wi-Fi/monitoring setup and load/DG-sync checks.
• Label all strings, cables, DBs and isolators; record readings in test formats.

Operation and maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance: module cleaning schedules, torque checks, thermal/visual inspection, connection tightening.
• Attend breakdown calls; diagnose and rectify faults in strings, MC4 connectors, fuses, SPDs, breakers and inverters.

Safety and site discipline

• Use PPE (helmet, harness, gloves, safety shoes) at all times; follow LOTO before working on live circuits.
• Maintain tools and test instruments in calibrated, working condition.
• Guide and supervise helpers; ensure the site is cleaned up and scrap segregated daily.
• Report daily work done, material used and issues to the Solar Engineer.