Design Drafter assisting engineers in various tasks related to design, development, and manufacturing. Collaborating on projects from initial design to final implementation.
About the role
- 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
- Suitable Designer Qualifications:
- HND
- HNC
- Degree
- Level 4
- BS 7671 Current Edition
Benefits
- Training & Development
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Life Assurance
- Training & Development
- Pension Plans
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