Solar Technician

Position: Solar Technician

This role involves performing routine maintenance, generating performance reports, diagnosing and resolving issues, and optimizing system performance for large-scale renewable installations, including solar PV, BESS, diesel generators, and LV/MV networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the performance and safety of solar energy systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and generate performance reports.
• Diagnose and resolve issues to optimize system performance.
• Work with large-scale renewable installations, including solar PV, BESS, diesel generators, and LV/MV networks.
• Interpret monitoring data to detect underperformance or faults.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Electrical Trade Test Certificate (3 phase).
• Valid wireman’s license issued by the Department of Labour (DoL) in South Africa (advantageous).
• Driver’s License.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in solar and BESS.
• Understanding of photovoltaic (PV) system components, including solar modules, inverters, controllers (including diesel generator), mounting structures, and batteries.
• Proficiency in electrical circuits, grounding, power distribution, and wiring regulations.
• Understanding of transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and grid interconnections.
• Familiarity with integrating diesel generators in hybrid renewable energy solutions.
• Compliance with South African electrical installation regulations.

Skills:

• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret monitoring data and detect faults.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

If you do not receive any feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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