Solar Field Technician

Boardroom Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Gauteng seeks a Project Manager with a project management qualification and at least 2 years of proven experience in the solar and renewable energy sector, specifically system implementation, to lead turnkey installations.

You will manage multiple residential to small commercial projects, ensure on-time delivery within budget, supervise subcontractors and staff, and drive process improvements across operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a project management qualification.
• 2 years' experience in solar/renewables with system implementation.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel on short notice.
• Experience building cross-functional relationships.
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, ERP and related software.
• Knowledge of business processes and project management procedures.
• Strong numerical and data-analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full turnkey solution as negotiated with the end user on a residential to small commercial scale.
• Add to the proposal process regarding timelines for full turnkey solution.
• Oversee multiple residential projects of varying sizes and complexity and ensure that projects are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and budgets.
• Ensuring sound communication with internal and external staff, customers and sub-contractors through relevant management channels.
• Ensure all operations and electrical works are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way to the meet Industry regulations.
• Maintenance and repairs on existing solar photovoltaic systems.
• Improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
• Install Solar arrays, Battery backup systems and solar photovoltaic systems to the highest standards.
• Supervise site operating personnel including subcontractors and consultants to ensure quality and conformance to specifications, budgets, schedule, and corporate policies.
• Junior project management experience in solar and battery backup applications.
• Solar String configurations.
• Conduct professional site surveys.
• Trouble shoot system issues.
• Prepare bill of quantities for quote.
• Procure bill of quantities for installation.
• Assist with preparation of proposals.
• Market research trends, new equipment, new methodologies.
• Install and retrieve data loggers.
• Compile the raw data for engineering design.
• Capture drone footage before and after installation.
• Assist with emergency stock delivery or collection.
• Assist with warranty overload situation.
• Completed safety at heights.
• Learn the various inverter software.
• Provide technical assistance when required.
• Liaise with customers to ascertain their satisfaction.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Strong math abilities

Education

Project management qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

ERP Systems

Job-specific software

Job description

• Must have a project management qualification
  With at least 2 years relevant and proven experience and background in the Solar and renewable energy industry, and specifically system implementation
• Possesses superior organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines
• Must possess troubleshooting skills and capabilities
• Must be flexible and ready to travel with limited warning
• Experience in building cross-functional relationships
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP, ERP Systems, and job-specific software systems).
• Knowledge of relevant Business Processes
• Knowledge of Project Management Systems, Processes and Procedures.
• Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods
  

Responsibilities:

• Manage a full turnkey solution as negotiated with the end user on a residential to small commercial scale.
• Add to the proposal process regarding timelines for full turnkey solution.
• Oversee multiple residential projects of varying sizes and complexity and ensure that projects are accomplished within prescribed timeframes and budgets.
• Ensuring sound communication with internal and external staff, customers and sub-contractors through relevant management channels.
• Ensure all operations and electrical works are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way to the meet Industry regulations.
• Maintenance and repairs on existing solar photovoltaic systems.
• Improving operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
• Install Solar arrays, Battery backup systems and solar photovoltaic systems to the highest standards.
• Supervise site operating personnel including subcontractors and consultants to ensure quality and conformance to specifications, budgets, schedule, and corporate policies.
• Junior project management experience in solar and battery backup applications.
• Solar String configurations.
• Conduct professional site surveys.
• Trouble shoot system issues.
• Prepare bill of quantities for quote.
• Procure bill of quantities for installation.
• Assist with preparation of proposals.
• Market research trends, new equipment, new methodologies.
• Install and retrieve data loggers.
• Compile the raw data for engineering design.
• Capture drone footage before and after installation.
• Assist with emergency stock delivery or collection.
• Assist with warranty overload situation.
• Completed safety at heights.
• Learn the various inverter software.
• Provide technical assistance when required.
• Liaise with customers to ascertain their satisfaction.