Solar Installation & Maintenance Support, Free State

Greenlight Planet Inc.; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Collaborative culture

Multicultural experience

Leadership development programs

Job summary

Sun King is seeking a motivated team member in the Free State to drive solar installations from site assessment to activation, ensuring SA safety standards are met.

You will assist with electrical installations, layout cables, and support the master installation electrician while gaining exposure to a dynamic solar energy environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Valid South African driver's license.
• Experience in technical/electrical troubleshooting or solar energy is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals, circuitry and PV components.

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical installations and related grid PV systems and safety compliance.
• Dig trenches, plant poles, lay cables, and install conduits and wireways as needed.
• Document system specs and installation guidelines with the engineering team.
• Identify process improvements to streamline installation procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical fundamentals

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Diploma or certificate in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Trenching machine

Job description

Solar Installation & Maintenance Support, Free State

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: South Africa

Description

Location: Free State, South Africa

About the Role: Sun King is looking for a motivated team member to join our team in driving the adoption of clean energy solutions in South Africa. The incumbent will be facilitating solar installations; from site assessment to system activation, and ensuring compliance with all South African safety regulations and standards. This role also requires the ability to self-drive a company vehicle to installation sites and other work-related locations.

What you would be expected to do

System Installation

• Assist with electrical installations and related issues related to the grid, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, inverters, monitoring systems by:
  • Digging holes and trenches, planting poles and laying cables in trenches, chasing and cutting walls and concrete floors for conduit, cleaning the working areas.
  • Installing and fixing of flush and surface mounted wireways and ancillary equipment installing cables including the fitting of glands, making off and securing such cables.
  • Assisting with erecting and joining luminaires; assisting with operating a trenching machine when needed, once trained.
• Work with the engineering team to document electrical system specifications, installation guidelines, and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements to streamline installation procedures and minimize electrical issues.
• Disseminate knowledge and expertise with colleagues, installers, and customers to enhance their knowledge of solar electrical systems and promote best practices.
• Assisting the master installation electrician.
• Any other business as assigned by your supervisor.

You might be a strong candidate if you

• Have a Diploma or certificate in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Have a valid South African driver's license.
• Have previous experience in technical and electrical troubleshooting, or the solar energy industry; this is highly desirable.
• Have good knowledge of electrical fundamentals, circuitry, and photovoltaic system component
• Have excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Are familiar with solar PV components, including solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, and batteries.
• Employ a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting electrical issues.
• Have a good work ethic with a willingness to learn and take initiative.

What Sun King offers

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
• An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
• A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
• Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.