Solar Technician

SOLXCELLJob Description – Solar Installer

Position: Solar Installer / Solar Technician

Department: Installation & Operations

Location: Field / Project Sites

Reporting To: Site Supervisor / Operations Manager

1. Job Purpose

• To carry out safe, efficient, and quality installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of rooftop solar PV systems as per SOLXCELL standards and approved technical designs.

1. Key Responsibilities

• Install solar PV modules, mounting structures, inverters, DCDB/ACDB and other solar system components.
• Carry out rooftop mounting structure installation and proper module alignment.
• Perform DC and AC cable laying, dressing, termination, crimping and labelling.
• Install and maintain proper earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Follow approved electrical drawings, layouts and installation guidelines.
• Check module polarity, string connections, voltage and continuity before commissioning.
• Assist in inverter installation, configuration and commissioning.
• Ensure proper tightening of electrical and mechanical connections.
• Conduct basic testing of the solar system before handover.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness at the installation site.
• Identify installation issues, material shortages or technical problems and report them to the supervisor.
• Follow all safety procedures while working at height and with electrical equipment.
• Use PPE such as safety helmet, safety shoes, gloves, safety belt/harness and other required safety equipment.
• Protect customer property, rooftop surfaces and installed equipment during work.
• Complete installation work within the assigned timeline.
• Take required installation photographs and submit site completion information.
• Support repair, maintenance and troubleshooting activities whenever required.

3. Quality & Safety ResponsibilitiesFollow

• SOLXCELL Installation SOP and Safety Standards.
• No compromise on electrical safety, earthing, cable routing and structural installation quality.
• Do not work at height without proper safety equipment.
• Ensure tools and equipment are used correctly and safely.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, damaged materials or technical issues.
• Maintain professional behaviour at customer premises.

4. Required SkillsBasic knowledge of electrical systems and solar PV installation.

• Knowledge of DC/AC cabling and electrical connections.
• Basic understanding of solar panels, inverters and mounting structures.
• Ability to use electrical and mechanical hand tools.
• Ability to read basic electrical/solar drawings is preferred.
• Physically fit and comfortable working on rooftops and at height.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to different project sites.

5. Qualification & ExperienceEducation: ITI Electrician / Wireman / Diploma Electrical or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Fresher candidates with relevant ITI/Diploma qualification may be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in solar installation/electrical work preferred.
• 6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Installation completion within planned timeline.
• Installation quality and compliance with SOLXCELL SOP.
• Zero major safety violations.
• Zero avoidable installation defects/rework.
• Proper cable dressing, termination and labelling.
• Proper earthing and electrical safety compliance.
• Correct documentation and site photographs.
• Customer/site-team coordination.
• Material and tool handling without unnecessary loss or damage.

7. Working Conditions

• Field-based job involving frequent travel to residential and commercial project sites.
• Work may involve rooftop installation and working at height.
• Working hours may vary depending on project requirements and site conditions.
• Must follow SOLXCELL's safety, attendance, travel and site-work policies.

8. Personal Attributes

• Disciplined and punctual
• Safety-conscious
• Technically responsible
• Team-oriented
• Customer-friendly
• Physically active
• Willing to learn new solar technologies
• Responsible for assigned work and site quality

Employee Responsibility:

The Solar Installer is responsible for completing the assigned installation activities safely, correctly and within the planned timeline while maintaining SOLXCELL's required quality standards.