Solar Lead Installation Electrician - KZN

Boardroom Appointments; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Solar Lead Installation Electrician in KwaZulu-Natal. The position requires at least 3 years of solar installation experience, proficiency with both roof and ground mount systems, and relevant electrical certifications. The successful candidate will lead PV installations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while working alongside a team. Communication skills and the ability to troubleshoot are essential for customer interactions and project execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of solar installation experience required.
• Experience with both roof and ground mount systems.
• Ability to maintain high quality assurance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead solar installations for residential and light commercial projects.
• Coordinate with the Technical Support Manager regarding project plans.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions.

Skills

Solar installation experience

Electrical expertise

Communication skills

Education

QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification

AREP/SAPVIA PV Green card Certification

Job description

About the job Solar Lead Installation Electrician - KZN

• 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.