Solar Installation & Execution Supervisor

Roofglow Solar; Chennai District; On-site; INR 254,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF & health insurance

Travel allowance

Performance bonus per project

Job summary

Roofglow Solar is seeking a hands-on Solar Installation & Execution Supervisor in Chennai. You will supervise rooftop installations, verify BOMs, and ensure safety from site handover to commissioning.

You’ll coordinate with local technician crews, ensure QHSE compliance, and lead inverter commissioning and meter installations for a successful system go-live. The role requires ITI/Diploma in electrical trades, Suryamitra considered, and fluent Tamil with functional English.

Qualifications

• ITI Electrician or diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechatronics with related trade knowledge.
• Suryamitra certification or equivalent considered for eligibility.
• Experience supervising electrical/installation work preferred; fresher candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rooftop solar installations from handover to commissioning, ensuring quality and safety.
• Verify BOMs, manage on-site materials, and coordinate with technicians and subcontractors.
• Lead safety briefings, ensure QHSE compliance, and address on-site hazards promptly.
• Assist meter installation, grid synchronization, and DISCOM coordination during commissioning.
• Maintain installation records, reports, and close out issues with the project team.

Skills

Electrical safety

Test installation parameters

Inverter & net-metering

SLD knowledge

Excel

Education

ITI Electrician

Diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechatronics

Suryamitra Certified

Tools

Mobile reporting apps

Job description

Solar Installation & Execution Supervisor

Department: Operations & Project Execution

Employment Type: Full-time, field operations, 6-day work week

Location: Chennai (covering Chennai, Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur & Chengalpattu)

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Solar Installation & Execution Supervisor to oversee rooftop installations from site hand-over to commissioning. You'll supervise local technician crews, verify the Bill of Materials, enforce safety/QHSE protocols, and execute meter installation and inverter commissioning the last checkpoint before a system goes live.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Installation Planning

• Conduct a brief technical site check (shadow analysis, roof access, structural review) ahead of the crew's arrival, flagging any issues early.
• Prepare and finalize the Bill of Materials for each project ahead of procurement, then verify it against what's delivered on-site — correct component specifications, zero material waste.

On-Site Installation Supervision

• Be present on-site for the full duration of each installation; supervise structure mounting, module layout, DC/AC cabling, inverter commissioning, and grid synchronization.
• Coordinate scheduling with the Solar Consultant and subcontractor crews.

Safety & Compliance (QHSE)

• Deliver a safety briefing/toolbox talk before each installation begins, plus a fuller safety induction for any new subcontractor crew joining a project.
• Ensure electrical safety (PPE, standards compliance) and adherence to relevant codes throughout the installation.
• Identify hazards on-site and ensure appropriate control measures are followed.
• If an incident or near-miss occurs, investigate the cause and recommend steps to prevent it happening again.
• Ensure responsible disposal of installation waste and packaging material on-site.
• Flag safety equipment/PPE needs to the Admin, Finance & Operations Executive for procurement.

Quality Assurance

• Test and record key installation parameters (voltage, current, earth resistance, insulation resistance, lightning arrester) as part of quality sign-off.
• Prepare a short quality observation report per installation; regularly inspect crew tools/equipment for safety compliance.
• Maintain photographic and written records of installation quality, near-misses, and safety observations; pass these to the Admin, Finance & Operations Executive for the project file.
• Follow up to confirm any flagged issue is resolved and properly closed out.

Commissioning & DISCOM Coordination

• Assist DISCOM inspectors during physical net-metering site inspections and meter installations.
• Maintain a healthy working relationship with the customer throughout and after commissioning.
• Report installation completion, snags, quality issues, or safety concerns back to the Managing Director and Admin, Finance & Operations Executive.
• As the company builds an in-house installation team, take on managing and directing installers directly.

Key Requirements

Education

ITI Electrician, Diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechatronics, or a related trade; Suryamitra Certified also considered.

Experience

Prior experience supervising installation, construction, or electrical work is preferred. Freshers from the Suryamitra programme are also considered.

Language

Fluent in Tamil and functional English.

Skills & Competencies

Technical

• Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, PPE protocols, and installation hazards
• Ability to test and measure installation parameters (voltage, current, earth resistance, insulation resistance)
• Practical knowledge of string inverters, net-metering, earthing/lightning-arrester installation, and single-line diagrams (SLD)
• Comfort with mobile reporting apps/Excel

Behavioral

• Firm but respectful communication with subcontracted crews, including delivering clear safety briefings
• Reliability and consistency in on-site presence
• Physical stamina for full-day outdoor/rooftop work

Other Requirements

• Own two-wheeler and valid driving license mandatory

What We Offer

• Base salary 25,000/month, including throughout the 3-month probation period
• 1,000 per project successfully commissioned on-time and with zero quality rejections, based on performance
• EPF & health insurance, per company policy; paid leave per company policy
• Travel allowance