Site Electrician - S...

Site Electrician - S...


Company
Legací Power
Location
Johannesburg
Posted
5 days ago
Via
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Job Description
Careers Available Jobs Solar (6) Site Electrician - Solar PV Legací Power invests in and develops cheaper cleaner power... faster! This is a passion that our employees share and vision that they constantly work towards in helping to create a future that is sustainable and inclusive for all humanity. We believe that we accomplish more when we work together, and perform better through encouragement and continuous development of trade and talent, always without compromise to safety. Job Scope &

Responsibilities Reporting to the Operations Manager or other appointed manager as necessary, the Electrician is a hands-on supervisor of and technical advisor to, Photovoltaic (PV) System Electrical Balance of Plant scope installation teams.

The Site

Electrician is often client facing, ensuring successful coordination of electrical installation works with and utmost satisfaction of, the customer.

The Site

Electrician ensures adherence to all technical installation documentation including installation drawings and test plans, and procedures and communicates the status of the commissioned installation quality and compliance to the operations management team to assure safe and reliable operation of installed systems. Although safety is everyone’s responsibility, the position also leads efforts towards the establishment safe working practice by the installation team.

Qualifications & Requirements National Diploma as a Trade Tested Electrical Technician/Journeyman with valid Electricians’ License.

Minimum five (05) years of experience as a licensed electrician, previous experience installing photovoltaic or similar complexity MV/LV systems, will be preferred.

Understand related building, structural, and electrical codes/regulations that relate to PV installations.

Able to read, follow and/or explain architectural, structural, and electrical installation drawings and other technical documentation.

Able to clearly report work status and or issues for technical escalation and resolution.

Must be very organized with an eye for detail, driven and always able to make a plan to meet aggressive timelines without compromise to quality or safety.

Competent technical leader with strong sense of team, able to work with varied personalities, track record of leading an installation crew of approximately five (05) workers is preferred.

Physically fit and stable able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs and work at heights often carrying tools safely on tool belts.

Prepared to work in outdoor environments throughout the year.

Friendly and positive demeanor, and able to communicate with customers in a respectful professional ambassadorial manner – excellent customer service skills.

Good written and spoken English skills.

Good computer skills and confident use of productivity and communication applications.

Valid driver’s license with clean record (- no endorsements).

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen. For a confidential discussion, please email the Recruitment Manager with a covering Letter and concise CV via [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Legací

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Reference: SE-SPV.202402 location: Johannesburg, South Africa Job Function: Construction Job Type: Skilled (>5 years of work experience) Business/Activity: Solar Contract Type:
• Closing date: 2024-04-30 BACK Available Jobs Solar (6) Site Electrician - Solar PV Legací Power invests in and develops cheaper cleaner power... faster! This is a passion that our employees share and vision that they constantly work towards in helping to create a future that is sustainable and inclusive for all humanity. We believe that we accomplish more when we work together, and perform better through encouragement and continuous development of trade and talent, always without compromise to safety.

Qualifications & Requirements National Diploma as a Trade Tested Electrical Technician/Journeyman with valid Electricians’ License.

Minimum five (05) years of experience as a licensed electrician, previous experience installing photovoltaic or similar complexity MV/LV systems, will be preferred.

Understand related building, structural, and electrical codes/regulations that relate to PV installations.

Able to read, follow and/or explain architectural, structural, and electrical installation drawings and other technical documentation.

Able to clearly report work status and or issues for technical escalation and resolution.

Must be very organized with an eye for detail, driven and always able to make a plan to meet aggressive timelines without compromise to quality or safety.

Competent technical leader with strong sense of team, able to work with varie

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