Solar Panel Technician job description

About the job

We are looking for a solar panel technician to install, commission and maintain solar panel systems, inverters and batteries for homes and organizations, giving customers steady power when the grid goes down.

Duties and responsibilities

• Survey the site and roof and calculate loads to size the system
• Install mounting structures and panels at the right tilt and orientation
• Wire panels in series and parallel and run DC cabling with the required protection
• Install and configure inverters, charge controllers and batteries
• Install earthing, breakers and surge and lightning protection
• Commission and test the system and show the customer how to use it
• Maintain systems, clean panels and diagnose inverter and battery faults
• Record each system's details, warranties and servicing

Working conditions

• Rooftop work in sun and outdoor heat
• Travel between customers' sites, sometimes between cities

Requirements

• Intermediate diploma in electrics or renewable energy from a technical institute
• 3 to 6 years of experience in solar installation

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Load calculation and solar system sizing
• Solar panel installation
• Inverters and batteries
• DC wiring
• Earthing and protection
• Working at height
• Customer service

Preferred

• A solar PV training certificate
• Experience with lithium batteries and hybrid inverters
• A valid driving licence