DC INSTALLER

Rectitude Recruit; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rectitude Recruit is seeking a Solar PV Installer to assemble and install solar panels on roofs and structures. The role involves configuring PV systems, wiring DC components, connecting to the grid, and calibrating inverters while following safety codes.

Responsibilities include maintenance, weather sealing, testing voltages, and building combiner boxes. Candidates need high school education and practical training; previous related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational or technical school training preferred.
• Previous related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and installs solar panels on roofs and other structures.
• Installing of DC Inverters and calibrating settings as required.
• Building of Combiner Boxes
• Configures PV systems based on site conditions and customers’ needs and expectations; connects panels to the power grid.
• Follows building standards and codes when installing panels and support structures.
• Tests operating voltages: calibrates to ensure systems are within acceptable power limits.
• Ensures that equipment is weather sealed.
• Performs routine maintenance on PV systems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PV installation

DC wiring

Analytical skills

Read manuals

Hand & power tools

Education

High school diploma

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Assembles and installs solar panels on roofs and other structures.


2. Installing of DC Inverters and calibrating settings as required.


3. Building of Combiner Boxes


4. Configures PV systems based on site conditions and customers’ needs and expectations; connects panels to the power grid.


5. Follows building standards and codes when installing panels and support structures.


6. Tests operating voltages: calibrates to ensure systems are within acceptable power limits.


7. Ensures that equipment is weather sealed.


8. Performs routine maintenance on PV systems.


9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Extensive knowledge of PV equipment and installation.


2. Extensive knowledge of DC electrical wiring and equipment.


3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


4. Ability to read equipment manuals.


5. Ability to use hand and power tools to install PV panels and DC Inverters

Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.


2. Vocational or technical school training preferred.


3. Previous related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: