Solar Lead Installation Electrician

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Solar PV Installer to spearhead solar installations. This role requires a minimum of three years of solar installation experience and a strong electrical background. The Lead Installer will oversee the entire installation process, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while working closely with the Technical Support Manager and crew members. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy sector and make a significant impact on sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of solar installation experience required.
• Experience with both roof and ground mount systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead solar installations for residential and light commercial projects.
• Coordinate with the Technical Support Manager for project plans.

Skills

Solar Installation

Electrical Experience

Micro Inverters

String Inverters

Monitoring Systems Setup

Education

AREP/SAPVIA PV Green Card Certification

QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification

Job description

Minimum requirements:

• 3 + years of previous solar installation experienced 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)/SAPVIA PV Green card Certification preferred.
• QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification in the Republic of South Africa.

Responsibilities:

• As Lead Solar PV Installer your main purpose would be solar installations.
• You must be an electrically minded individual to work in the field installing residential and light commercial grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• The Lead PV Installer will be responsible for installing and commissioning the photovoltaic system from beginning to end. In this position, the Lead PV Installer will report and coordinate with the Technical Support Manager, work side by side with other crew members and install all photovoltaic system components, to ensure the delivery of a fully functional photovoltaic system, with the highest level of safety, Quality, efficiency and conformance to SANS and the original design and specifications.
• Liaise with Technical Support Manager to review project plans and drawings and ensure that the project is build according to design.
• Work with crew members to complete projects within established time frame, policies and procedures.
• Assemble 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 bets of your ability.