Solar Technician

Role Summary

The Solar Technician (Electrical) is a core field role responsible for the safe and quality installation of Solar PV power plants at client sites. The technician will work as part of a project team under the supervision of a Project In-Charge, carrying out all on-site electrical and mechanical activities from earthing to final commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Earthing Works

•        Installation of AC earthing for panels, DB boxes, and electrical enclosures

•        Installation of DC earthing for module frames, mounting structures, and inverters

•        Installation of Lightning Arrestor (LA) earthing

•        GI Patti (Galvanised Iron Flat) fixing and routing as per design drawings

•        Earthing pit preparation and connection with GI wire / strip

DC Wiring

•        Laying and termination of DC solar cables (positive and negative) from modules to combiner boxes / inverters

•        Correct identification and labelling of DC strings

•        Crimping of MC4 connectors and ensuring proper polarity

•        Cable tray / conduit installation for DC cable routing

AC Cabling

•        Laying of AC power cables from inverter output to the meter room / ACDB

•        Proper cable dressing, tying, and labelling on AC side

•        Installation of cable trays, conduits, and PVC channels for AC cable routing

Inverter Connections

•        Termination of DC input (strings) in inverter terminals as per wiring diagram

•        Termination of AC output from inverter to ACDB / switchgear

•        Verification of connections before and after energisation

Meter Room Work

•        Cable termination in meter room DB / panel as per utility requirements

•        Coordination with DISCOM / utility team for net meter connection

•        Proper glanding, lugging, and torquing of all terminations

•        Housekeeping of all cable entries with fire-rated sealant / grommet

General Site Responsibilities

•        Follow all safety protocols, including PPE usage at all times

•        Ensure cleanliness and housekeeping of the work area after each shift

•        Report daily work progress to the Project In-Charge

•        Assist in module mounting and racking if required

•        Participate in pre-commissioning checks and testing

Required Skills & Competencies

•        Sound knowledge of basic electrical wiring and safety practices

•        Ability to read and follow single-line diagrams (SLD) and wiring schematics

•        Hands-on experience with earthing systems (AC, DC, and LA)

•        Proficiency in cable termination, crimping, and glanding

•        Familiarity with solar inverters, combiner boxes, and meter room panels

•        Physically fit for rooftop and site work (ladder and height climbing)

•        Responsible, punctual, and able to work independently as well as in a team

• It is a Full Time Technician job for candidates with 0 - 6 months of experience.