Solar Installation Lead Electrician

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading solar installation company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced solar installer to ensure project completion according to design. You will work with the Technical Support Manager and crew members, focusing on quality assurance and safety while installing solar arrays. Applicants should possess at least 3 years of solar installation experience and relevant certifications such as the Red Seal Electrician Certification. This role offers an opportunity to work in a growing industry committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of solar installation experience required.
• Experience with both roof and ground mount systems.
• Proficient with micro and string inverters and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Technical Support Manager to ensure project adherence to design.
• Assemble solar racking and install relevant equipment.
• Maintain quality assurance with emphasis on safety.

Skills

Solar installation experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Customer communication

Education

QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification

AREP or SAPVIA PV Green card Certification

Job description

Duties

• Liaise with Technical Support Manager to review project plans and drawings and ensure that the project is built according to design.
• Work with crew members to complete projects within established time frame, policies and procedures.
• Assemble to solar array racking, properly seal all roof penetration, and install all relative equipment.
• Set up solar monitoring system.
• Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis on safety, diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues.
• Communicate with customers in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering all questions and concerns to the best of your ability.

Requirements

• 3+ years of previous solar installation experience required (applicants with no solar and no extensive electrical experience will not be accepted and or reviewed)
• Experience with installing both roof and ground mount systems
• Experience with micro and string inverters as well as setting up monitoring systems
• AREP (Association for Renewable Energy Practitioners) or SAPVIA PV Green card Certification preferred
• QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification in the Republic of South Africa