| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Energy and Solar |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Site Supervisor |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | Fresher or up to 3 years in solar installation |
Solar Technician job description template
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Job title: Solar Technician
Department: Energy and Solar
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Solar Technician installs solar systems on rooftops and at plants, fitting structures, modules, wiring and inverters to design and safety standards. They mount panels, run cabling, connect inverters, and test the installed system. The role reports to the Site Supervisor or O and M Engineer. A good solar technician installs systems neatly and safely to design, wires and earths correctly so the system is safe and generates well, works safely at height and with electricity, and completes installations that pass inspection.
Key responsibilities
- Install mounting structures and fix solar modules to the layout and design.
- Run and dress DC and AC cabling neatly and to the correct rating.
- Connect modules into strings and wire them to the inverter safely.
- Install and connect inverters, meters and protection as per the design.
- Carry out earthing and lightning protection for the installed system.
- Test the installed system for voltage, polarity and earthing before energising.
- Work safely at height with harnesses and follow electrical safety rules.
- Fix installation defects found during quality checks and site commissioning.
- Keep tools and materials organised and the site tidy.
- Record installation work and support the handover to the commissioning team.
Requirements
- ITI in electrician or a solar installer course
- Work at height and safety training
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Fresher or up to 3 years in solar installation
KRAs and KPIs for a Solar Technician
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Installation quality | Installations passing quality checks with rework below the target |
| Productivity | Installation completed to the planned rate on the site |
| Safety | No fall or electrical incident on installation work in the year |
| Wiring and earthing | Wiring, polarity and earthing correct on inspection with no defect |
| Defect closure | Installation defects fixed within the target time |
| Records | Installation records maintained for the work completed |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: Drilling and fastening tools, Crimping and cable tools, Multimeter, Torque wrench, Safety harness.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Senior Solar Technician, Site Supervisor, Solar O and M Technician
Interview questions for a Solar Technician
- How do you install and connect a string of modules correctly?
- Why is earthing important in a solar installation and how do you do it?
- How do you work safely on a rooftop installation?
- What do you check before the system is energised?
- How do you route and secure DC cabling neatly and safely?
- Tell me about an installation problem you solved on site.
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What does a solar technician do?
A solar technician installs solar systems on rooftops and at plants, fitting structures, modules, wiring and inverters to design and safety standards. They mount panels, run cabling, connect inverters, carry out earthing, and test the installed system. They install neatly and safely so the system is safe and generates well, and complete work that passes inspection.
What qualifications do you need to be a solar technician?
Most solar technicians hold an ITI in the electrician trade or a solar installer course, with work at height and safety training and basic electrical knowledge. Employers look for skill in structure mounting, DC and AC wiring, inverter installation and earthing, along with the ability to work safely on rooftops and with electricity.
What is the difference between a solar technician and an electrician?
An electrician works broadly on electrical wiring and equipment. A solar technician specialises in installing and connecting solar systems, including modules, structures, inverters and earthing, often working at height on rooftops. Many solar technicians come from an electrician background and then train in solar specific installation and safety.