Technician (Solar)

A position has become available for a *Technician (Solar)* to join our dynamic team. The solar technician is responsible for assembling, evaluating, testing, and maintaining solar, electrical, or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus while making sure all HSE procedures are followed. Troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment, appliances, and apparatus. Constructing and fabricating parts, using hand tools and specifications. The technician must ensure maximum availability and performance ratio of the solar installations and draft technical reports on all events * Fluent in English * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Interpersonal relationship skills * Self-management * Planning and follow through of all work related activities * Ability to analyse problems and strategize for better solutions * Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently * Accurate and precise attention to detail * Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels * Goal-oriented, organized team player Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Plan, prepare for, manage and execute activities pertaining to preventative maintenance on the solar plant assuring all HSE procedure are adhered to. Activities include but are not limited to: ? Substation maintenance as per maintenance schedule * General junction box (GJB), Array Junction box, Reverse Osmoses, Infrared Red scans of panels, transformers, and inverters * Respond to all alarms triggered on the solar plant * Resolve all trips on the solar plant as soon as possible * Attend to all breakdowns, do fault finding/root cause analysis and resolve, fix or replace faulty equipment with minimal energy loss. * Diagnose and replace PV panels, cables, cable inter-connections, PV junction/ string boxes, connectors and fuses in PV systems * Maintain solar/diesel Hybrid system, including batteries * Apply root cause analysis technique on all major and reoccurring faults * Investigate technical failures and prepare formal technical report * Perform standby duties * Record keeping and management of spare part movements * Report significant events to Project manager * Enforces safety regulations, rules, and working conditions, to ensure the Company complies with Health & Safety requirements * Grade 12 Post School * Qualified Electrician (N6/ National diploma in electrical Engineering) * preferred Successfully trade tested, Red Seal certified * Valid Unendorsed Code 08 Drivers License * Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work Simotion and Sinamics experience is an added advantage PLC troubleshooting and maintenance is an added advantage Experience : Minimum 3 years’ experience Market Related * Grade 12 Post School * Qualified Electrician (N6/ National diploma in electrical Engineering) * preferred Successfully trade tested, Red Seal certified * Valid Unendors