Small-Scale Solar PV Designer & Installer assisting the solar and battery storage industry in the UK. Performing site assessments, system design, installation, and client education.
Responsibilities
Liaise with clients to establish the most appropriate solar PV system for their requirements.
Conduct in person or remote site assessments to establish if an installation is adequate for the addition of a solar PV system.
Conduct site assessments to determine installation locations for wiring systems and modules.
Conduct site assessments to determine information and factors required for system design.
Perform system layout and positioning to optimise solar exposure and system efficiency.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure successful project completion.
Ensure solar PV systems are designed in accordance with relevant regulations, industry guidance and best practice.
Conduct the design of AC and DC wiring systems incorporating other technologies such as Secondary Batteries.
Conduct solar PV system performance estimation.
Conduct self-consumption estimations of solar PV installation with and without battery storage.
Ensure solar PV systems are installed in accordance with the design specifications, relevant regulations, industry guidance and best practice.
Install solar modules and associated equipment, including solar mounting kits, inverters, Secondary Batteries, and wiring systems.
Assemble and install solar modules and solar mounting kits according to manufacturer instructions and design specifications.
Ensure all Health & Safety guidelines and regulations are adhered.
Connect all electrical wiring for the AC and DC sides, including from the modules to the inverter and other system components.
Perform system commissioning to verify installation and correct functionality.
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during the installation and/or the inspection and testing of the solar PV system.
Complete required documentation, including Test Reports.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers and other team members to ensure successful project completion.
Liaise with clients.
Educate clients on system operation and maintenance requirements.
Conduct maintenance and repair services for solar PV systems as required.
Requirements
Installer Qualifications:
New entrant:
GCSEs or equivalent L2 Maths and English (Within apprenticeship).
Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or vocational training programme as listed in the EAS Qualifications Guide
Valid UK electrician’s certification, such as Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation.
Upskilling:
Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or vocational training programme as listed in the EAS Qualifications Guide
Valid UK electrician’s certification, such as Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installation.
ECS electricians Gold Card.
Equivalent qualifications.
Individual CPS membership.
Demonstratable industry experience.
Holding a recognised and valid Solar PV qualification as listed in Awarding Organisations qualification specifications:
Solar Photovoltaic Systems NOS Mapped (bpec.org.uk)
EAL Level 3 Award in the Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Level 3 Installation of Small Scale Solar PV Systems - LCL Awards
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