Electrical Technician
Company
Handpicked Recruitment
Location
Pretoria
Posted
9 days ago
Via
Pnet
Job Description
Reference: PTA000247-MG-1
Area: Moot, Pretoria
Please note: The salaries offered by our clients are determined in accordance with market standards, while considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.
Working hours: Monday – Friday 07:30- 16:30
Job Overview: The Electrical Technician is responsible for the installing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Commissioning of inverters.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
• 2+ years’ experience within the same or similar role (electrical experience)
• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting inverters and battery systems
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, battery storage technologies (ATES, Freedom, etc.), and industrial communications
• Driver’s license
Duties, but not limited to:
• Operations and Maintenance Support
• Inverter Commissioning
• Battery Systems Expertise: (Work with energy storage systems, including ATES, Freedom, and other battery technologies, to ensure proper integration, operation, and maintenance within solar systems.)
• Safety and Compliance:
• Documentation and Reporting
• Collaboration with O&M Team
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Package & Remuneration
Market-related, depending on qualifications and ex - Monthly plus 13th cheque + Discretionary annual bonusses
Area: Moot, Pretoria
Please note: The salaries offered by our clients are determined in accordance with market standards, while considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.
Working hours: Monday – Friday 07:30- 16:30
Job Overview: The Electrical Technician is responsible for the installing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Commissioning of inverters.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
• 2+ years’ experience within the same or similar role (electrical experience)
• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting inverters and battery systems
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, battery storage technologies (ATES, Freedom, etc.), and industrial communications
• Driver’s license
Duties, but not limited to:
• Operations and Maintenance Support
• Inverter Commissioning
• Battery Systems Expertise: (Work with energy storage systems, including ATES, Freedom, and other battery technologies, to ensure proper integration, operation, and maintenance within solar systems.)
• Safety and Compliance:
• Documentation and Reporting
• Collaboration with O&M Team
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Package & Remuneration
Market-related, depending on qualifications and ex - Monthly plus 13th cheque + Discretionary annual bonusses
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