Job Title: Solar Installation Helper / Assistant
Department: Operations & Project Execution
Reporting To: Site Supervisor / Lead Solar Installer
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: On-site / Field Projects
Job Overview
The Solar Installation Helper provides hands-on on-site support to solar technicians and electricians during the assembly, mounting, and wiring of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This entry-level role involves handling materials, staging equipment, preparing rooftop/ground-mount structures, and strictly adhering to workplace safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
Material Handling & Staging: Load, unload, unpack, and inspect solar panels, mounting structures, inverters, conduits, and balance-of-system (BOS) components at the site.
Mechanical Assembly: Assist senior technicians in measuring, marking, aligning, and bolting module mounting structures (MMS) using hand and power tools (drills, impact drivers, wrenches).
Panel Placement: Safely lift, position, and hold solar PV modules on rooftop or ground racking while lead installers secure module clamps.
Electrical Assistance: Assist electricians with basic cable routing, cable dressing/tying, pulling DC/AC cables through conduits, and supporting earthing strip or earthing pit setup under direct supervision.
Site Preparation & Housekeeping: Keep the workspace orderly, secure loose components during windy conditions, manage waste/packaging disposal, and clean solar modules post-installation.
Tool & Inventory Upkeep: Ensure tools and safety gear (ladders, crimpers, torque wrenches, harnesses) are accounted for, cleaned, and properly stored at the end of every shift.
Safety Adherence: Comply with all standard site safety guidelines, including mandatory wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety helmets, high-visibility vests, steel-toe shoes, and full-body safety harnesses when working at height.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: 10th pass / 12th pass / ITI (Electrician, Wireman, or Fitter trade preferred, but not mandatory).
Experience: 0 to 1 year of experience in electrical work, roofing, civil construction, or solar installations. Freshers with good physical fitness and an eagerness to learn are welcome.
Physical Stamina:
Ability to lift up to 20–25 kg repeatedly.
Comfortable working outdoors under direct sunlight and high-temperature conditions.
Comfortable working at heights (residential roofs, industrial sheds, scaffolding) using safety harnesses.
Technical Aptitude: Familiarity with basic hand and power tools (drilling machines, spanners, screwdrivers, measuring tape).
Work Ethic: Punctual, disciplined, safety-conscious, and capable of taking clear directions from the site supervisor.