Solar Technicians

InspHired Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the Renewable Energy sector is seeking skilled Solar Technicians to join their team in Cape Town. This role involves assessing sites for solar panel installation, ensuring optimal performance, and maintaining solar systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in renewable energy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. With a focus on teamwork and individual responsibility, this position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable energy solutions while working in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about renewable energy and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum N3 with electrical subjects; N6 or ND preferred.
• 3+ years renewable energy solar EPC experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and install solar panels on commercial and industrial premises.
• Perform maintenance checks and diagnose issues with solar systems.
• Prepare formal technical reports on system failures.

Skills

Fault Finding Techniques

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Project Management

Stress Management

Education

N3 with Electrical Subjects

N6 or ND (preferred)

Red Seal Certification

Tools

PV Systems

Electrical Tools

Job description

Our client in the Renewable Energy industry is currently looking for Solar Technicians, in Observatory, Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

1. Assessing locations to ensure they are suitable for solar panels.
2. Measuring up areas for installation.
3. Adjusting building surfaces so panels fit and are adequately supported.
4. Installing and maintaining solar panels on business premises both commercial and industrial.
5. Connecting solar panels to an electrical system.
6. Grounding electrical equipment and checking wiring.
7. Performing maintenance checks and fixing solar panels.
8. Diagnose and replace PV panels.
9. Diagnose, test, repair and/or replace cables, cable inter-connections, PV junction/string boxes, connectors and fuses in PV systems.
10. Diagnose, test, repair and/or replace transformers.
11. Maintain solar/diesel Hybrid system, including batteries.
12. Apply root cause analysis techniques on all major and reoccurring faults.
13. Investigate technical failures and prepare formal technical report.

Requirements:

1. Have a good understanding and perception of integrated systems and how to apply effective fault finding techniques in such a system.
2. Very good written and oral communication skills.
3. Well-organized and responsive in all communications including clear, concise e-mails; adept at writing technical reports and policies.
4. Good team player; able to balance team and individual responsibilities.
5. Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
6. Able to manage stress and high-pressure situations.
7. Able to handle multiple projects, prioritize work and work effectively under limited supervision.
8. Minimum of an N3 (or NQF equivalent) with electrical subjects; N6 or ND) or NQF equivalent) is preferred.
9. Red Seal and Wireman’s certification preferred.
10. Minimum 3 years’ renewable energy solar EPC experience.
11. Working knowledge of PV plants is an advantage.
12. Experience in switching LV, MV and HV systems.
13. Working knowledge of power system protection.
14. Able to read and interpret single line diagrams and schematics.
15. Code B driver’s license required.

Remuneration:

1. R25 000 - R32000 per month.