Lead Solar Electrician & Projects Manager

Farm Manager SA; Maurice River Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking a Senior Solar Electrician / Solar Operations Manager to oversee solar installations, electrical operations, staff, and day-to-day administration of the business. This senior, hands‑on role requires strong technical solar and electrical expertise paired with team, project, and client management.

The successful candidate will own projects from planning through commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding, while ensuring safety, timelines, and quality standards across

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a recognised electrical trade qualification.
• Relevant solar/PV qualifications and certifications.
• Proven experience with solar PV systems, inverters, batteries, and electrical installations.
• Strong knowledge of solar system installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding.
• Experience managing solar installation projects and technical teams.
• Strong staff supervision and leadership skills.
• Good administrative and organisational ability.
• Computer literate.
• Strong client communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willing to work hands‑on and travel to project sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee solar PV and electrical installations.
• Plan and coordinate projects, staff, equipment, and materials.
• Supervise electricians, technicians, and installation teams.
• Ensure installations are completed safely, correctly, and within required timelines.
• Commission, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair solar systems.
• Diagnose faults relating to inverters, batteries, panels, electrical components, and system performance.
• Manage daily operational and administrative requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing, stock, materials, and equipment required for projects.
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and job records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical, health and safety, and industry standards.
• Train and develop junior technical staff.
• Take responsibility for the quality and performance of completed installations.

Skills

Qualified Electrician

Solar PV qualifications

PV system experience

Project management

Staff supervision

Administrative ability

Computer literate

Client communication

Driving licence

Hands-on leadership

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Solar/PV qualifications/certifications

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Site safety equipment

Job description

Farm Manager SA is seeking a Senior Solar Electrician / Solar Operations Manager to oversee solar installations, electrical operations, staff, and day-to-day administration of the business. This senior, hands‑on role requires strong technical solar and electrical expertise paired with team, project, and client management.

The successful candidate will own projects from planning through commissioning, maintenance, and fault finding, while ensuring safety, timelines, and quality standards across