Junior Support Engineer (Commercial and Industrial Solar Sector)
Our client is looking for an experienced and self-reliant Junior Support Engineer specialising in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar sector in South Africa. The Junior Solar Support Engineer plays a vital role in project development, collaborating with the Project Engineer and Project Manager. Responsibilities include monitoring and fault-finding in the existing asset portfolio, as well as contributing to the sizing, pricing, and initial technical designs of solar projects.
Key Requirements: Education & Experience
- BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in Renewable Energy, particularly solar.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Familiarity with solar software like Helioscope and PV Syst.
Prerequisites
- Own vehicle and driver's license required & comfortable with frequent travel within Gauteng
- Monitoring systems and fault-finding
- Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
- Proficiency in Helioscope and Excel
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitoring of Existing Assets (40%)
- Remote daily monitoring of our asset portfolio
- Coordinate technical team callouts
- Identify and troubleshoot underperforming assets
- Regularly report system performance to management
System Design & Quotation (40%)
- Develop initial solar and BESS system designs based on client input
- Generate quotations for the sales team
- Conduct technical site visits as needed
Ad Hoc Support (20%)
- Assist Senior Project Engineer with detailed engineering packs
- Manage metering partner relationships
- Support operations team with research on metering and hardware development
Opportunity for Growth
Our client is experiencing rapid growth, offering ample opportunities for career progression within 2 years. While prior experience in the renewable energy sector is essential, they value a quick-thinking, adaptable mindset and hands-on approach. This full-time position is based in Johannesburg, offering an attractive entry-level salary with a commission structure. Additionally, they provide a robust learning and development program to foster continuous growth and knowledge expansion.
Only candidates with Solar experience will be shortlisted. Note that if you do not hear from us in 2 weeks, your application was unsuccessful.
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