Solar PV Electrical Technician

About the role

We are a leading electrical services and renewable energy engineering firm delivering large‑scale solar PV projects across Zambia. We are mobilising a 25 MWp utility‑scale solar plant in Chipalo Village, Luwingu District and need a hands‑on Solar PV Electrical Technician to join the site team for construction and commissioning.

Key responsibilities

• Install PV modules, mounting structures, combiner boxes, inverters, transformers and related equipment.
• Perform DC/AC cabling, terminations, earthing and surge‑protection works following electrical drawings and Single Line Diagrams.
• Carry out pre‑commissioning tests (continuity, insulation resistance, IV‑curve) on strings and arrays.
• Commission inverters, combiner boxes, transformers and SCADA equipment, and support grid interconnection testing.
• Identify and rectify defects, manage punch‑list items and support ITP sign‑off.
• Conduct routine inspections of arrays, inverter stations and sub‑station, coordinating with supervisors and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate installation, testing and commissioning records and contribute to as‑built documentation.

Required profile

• Qualified Electrician with TEVETA Trade Test Certificate or equivalent power‑electrical qualification.
• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience in solar PV installation, commissioning or similar electrical role.
• Strong knowledge of ZS 791, ZS 403‑407 and ZS 418 electrical codes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and Single Line Diagrams.

Required skills

• Solar PV system installation (modules, mounting structures, combiner boxes, inverters, transformers).
• DC/AC cabling, terminations, earthing and surge‑protection.
• Pre‑commissioning testing: continuity, insulation resistance, IV‑curve.
• Inverter, combiner box and transformer commissioning.
• SCADA equipment commissioning and fault‑finding.
• Interpretation of electrical drawings and Single Line Diagrams.
• Knowledge of Zambian electrical standards (ZS 791, ZS 403‑407, ZS 418).