Qc Solar Pv Electrician

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About Us:
North Cork Electrical is a trusted provider of electrical services, serving clients throughout Munster. Committed to excellence, safety, and customer happiness, we offer a comprehensive range of electrical solutions. Our expertise covers installations, repairs, and maintenance for residential, commercial and agricultural properties. With a steadfast dedication to professionalism, we ensure top-notch service delivery in every project we undertake.

Job Description:
As a Solar PV Electrician at North Cork Electrical, you will play a crucial role in the installation and maintenance of solar PV systems across Munster.

Responsibilities:

• Installing solar PV systems on residential, commercial, and agricultural buildings, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations.
• Wiring and installing a variety of PV inverters, hybrid inverters, diverters, and EV chargers to optimize system performance.
• Conducting comprehensive tests on electrical components to guarantee the safety and effectiveness of installations.
• Inspecting electrical systems and equipment for any signs of damage, malfunctions, or safety hazards, and addressing issues promptly.
• Engaging with homeowners and clients to provide guidance on installation processes and address any concerns or questions they may have.
• Completing all assigned tasks within designated timeframes, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality.
• Compiling, recording, and submitting all necessary documentation and photographs required for each installation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as an electrician, with a specific focus on solar PV installations preferred.
• Valid Electrical Trade Certification or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, components, and wiring methods, with a keen understanding of safety standards and regulations.
• Familiarity with PV inverters, hybrid inverters, diverters, and EV chargers, and the ability to wire and install them effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites across Munster as required.
• Commitment to upholding company values of professionalism, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you a qualified electrician with a recognised electrical qualification?
• How many years of experience do you have working specifically with Solar PV systems?
• Do you have experience commissioning and fault-finding Solar PV and battery storage systems?
• Do you have experience carrying out quality-control inspections on work completed by other electricians/installers?
• Are you comfortable identifying installation defects and requiring corrective works before signing off an installation?
• Which systems have you installed, commissioned or fault-found?
• Can you test and verify CT clamp positioning, direction and sequencing and diagnose incorrect power-flow readings?
• Are you experienced with battery commissioning, communication faults, BMS/BC connections and inverter-to-battery communication?
• Can you carry out and document AC and DC electrical testing on a Solar PV installation?
• Can you inspect an installation for cable sizing, protection, isolators, earthing/bonding, containment, terminations and distribution-board compliance?
• Are you comfortable inspecting roof installations for panel mounting, cable management, tray/containment, weatherproofing and general workmanship?
• Would you be comfortable carrying out pull checks/torque verification on electrical terminations and documenting any defects found?
• Can you read electrical drawings, single-line diagrams and manufacturer installation requirements?
• Are you comfortable using manufacturers' monitoring portals/apps to investigate generation, grid import/export, battery behaviour, alarms and system settings?
• Are you comfortable producing a detailed QC report with photographs/videos showing defects, corrective works and final installation condition?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mallow, County Cork