Solar Lead Electrician

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF 4)

• National Diploma in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering (NQF 6)

• QCTO Red Seal Electrician certification

• AREP/ SAPVIA PV Green Card certification (preferred)

• Up to 3 years of solar installation experience (both roof and ground-mount systems)

• Experience with micro and string inverters and setting up monitoring systems

• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite – Advanced Excel)

• Other relevant discipline-specific software programs such as Windows 10, ERP Systems, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

• Sound exposure in solar inverter testing (UPS and Rectifier) and PCB replacement

• Knowledge of reading lithium battery BMS data via USB – RS232/ RS 485 comms cable and upload to PC (screen clips and saving data)

• Ability to analyse and mark MS Excel data for BMS alarms and protection events

• Conducting inverter firmware updates

RESPONSIBILITIES

Installation of solar installations and commissioning the photovoltaic system from beginning to end

Installation of equipment

• Liaise with the project supervisor: industrial to review project plans and drawings

• Ensures that the project is built according to design

• Set up solar monitoring system

• Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues

• Assemble the solar array racking, properly seal all roof penetrations, and install all relevant equipment

• Installations will include residential, light commercial grid-tied photovoltaic systems, as well as large-scale industrial and IPP-scoped project installations

• Report to, coordinate and collaborate with the installation supervisor and engineering department to install all photovoltaic system components

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure

• Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control, with emphasis on safety

• Ensure that all installations meet industry standards and codes.

• SANS and the original design and specifications

Customer service

• Communicate with customers in a professional manner

Cost and quality control

• Ensure that the project is within the budget

• Work with the crew members to complete projects within established timeframes, policies and procedures