Maintenance Assistant - Irene, South Africa - SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd

SolarAfrica Energy Pty Ltd

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Irene, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

WE ARE HIRING

Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have basic electrical understanding?
Are you safety conscious and focused on fixing problems efficiently?

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant that has basic electrical understanding, ready to undertake various tasks relating to maintaining Solar PV electrical infrastructure.

Your job will involve assisting the Maintenance team with retrofitting electrical wiring, troubleshooting malfunctions and blackouts, completing scheduled maintenance checks, panel washing and repairing Solar PV Systems.

Position Of the Job In The Organisation:

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

Solar PV asset monitoring and reporting.
Routine and scheduled maintenance checks to prevent the breakdown of systems by inspecting, replacing old wiring and cables, panel washing etc.
Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
Install electrical apparatus, safety/distribution components, and electronic apparatus when upgrading and replacing solar systems.
Manage relationships with customers and contractors when operating queries, concerns, and onsite work needs to be completed.
Any other job duties as required.

PERSON DESCRIPTION

Experience:

Demonstrable ability to use electrical and hand tools (e.g. wire strippers, voltmeter etc.) and electrical drawings.
Thorough knowledge of safety procedures, legal regulations and guidelines.
Excellent critical thinking and problemsolving ability.
Able to effectively multitask, prioritise and meet strict deadlines.
Valid driver's license and willing to travel.
Resourceful and comfortable working in a high pace and changing environment.
Comfortable with working at heights.
Computer literacy (MS Office).

Advantageous Skills Include:

Knowledge of:

Solar systems.
Generators.
SANS 10142 and NRS 0972 standards, with specific reference to embedded generation.
Surge and Lightning protection and grounding systems.
Networking equipment and industrial communication protocols like Modbus, RS485, Ethernet, etc.

Work Conditions:

Overtime may be required to meet required deadlines.
Working over weekends may be needed when high priority sites have emergency callouts.

Specific Attributes:

Strong communication skills.
Teamorientated.

What Does Success Look Like?

By month 3:

I will be familiar with our software and finance processes.

I will have conducted quarterly reviews; I will know the basic workings of a solar system and how to conduct panel washing and maintenance on various manufacturer technologies.

By month 6:

I have mastered site basic fault finding, resolving issues without assistance and panel washing. I will be accountable, for maintaining the system to perform at the optimal performance.

By month 12:

I can confidently run the Department and have achieved your final qualification by completing the practical requirements.

Core Values:

We hire, reward, and recognise our team against these values. It is imperative that you believe in these values and can demonstrate them consistently.