- Location
- South Africa
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Solar Installation & Maintenance Support, Johannesburg
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: South Africa
Description
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
About the Role:
Sun King is looking for a motivated team member to join our team in driving the adoption of clean energy solutions in South Africa. The incumbent will be facilitating solar installations; from site assessment to system activation, and ensuring compliance with all South African safety regulations and standards.
What you would be expected to do
System Installation
- Assist with electrical installations and related issues related to the grid, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, inverters, monitoring systems by:
- Digging holes and trenches, planting poles and laying cables in trenches, chasing and cutting walls and concrete floors for conduit, cleaning the working areas.
- Installing and fixing of flush and surface mounted wireways and ancillary equipment installing cables including the fitting of glands, making off and securing such cables.
- Assisting with erecting and joining luminaires; assisting with operating a trenching machine when needed, once trained.
- Work with the engineering team to document electrical system specifications, installation guidelines, and best practices.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend enhancements to streamline installation procedures and minimize electrical issues.
- Disseminate knowledge and expertise with colleagues, installers, and customers to enhance their knowledge of solar electrical systems and promote best practices.
- Assisting the master installation electrician.
- Any other business as assigned by your supervisor.
You might be a strong candidate if you
- Have a Diploma or certificate in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Have previous experience in technical and electrical troubleshooting, or the solar energy industry; this is highly desirable.
- Have good knowledge of electrical fundamentals, circuitry, and photovoltaic system component
- Have excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
- Are familiar with solar PV components, including solar panels, inverters, charge controllers, and batteries.
- Employ a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving and troubleshooting electrical issues.
- Have a good work ethic with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
What Sun King offers
- Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
- An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
- A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
- Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.
Skills
Compliance