Solar Lead Installation Electrician - PE

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Solar Lead Installation Electrician in South Africa. The ideal candidate must have over 3 years of solar installation experience, knowledge of electrical systems, and necessary certifications. Responsibilities include overseeing installation projects, ensuring quality and safety, and communicating effectively with customers. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated electrician who is passionate about renewable energy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of solar installation experience required.
• Must have experience with both roof and ground mount systems.
• Experience with micro/string inverters and monitoring systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead solar installations for residential and light commercial projects.
• Coordinate project activities with Technical Support Manager.
• Ensure safety and quality during installations.

Skills

Solar installation experience

Electrical knowledge

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Education

QCTO Red Seal Electrician Certification

AREP/SAPVIA PV Green card Certification

Job description

About the job Solar Lead Installation Electrician - PE

• 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.