Solar Installation Technician – Renewable Energy

About the role

The Solar Installation Technician will join a fast‑growing renewable‑energy team to deliver high‑quality solar PV projects across Nairobi. You will work on rooftop and ground‑mounted installations, ensuring safety, compliance and optimal system performance.

Key responsibilities

• Install mounting structures on rooftops or ground‑mounted sites, maintaining correct alignment, tilt angles and structural integrity.
• Lay out panel arrays according to design specifications while optimizing for shading, orientation and efficiency.
• Perform DC wiring (panel strings, combiner boxes) and AC wiring (inverter to distribution board/grid) with proper cable sizing, routing, termination and labeling.
• Implement earthing, grounding and lightning‑protection systems and follow safe isolation procedures.
• Conduct pre‑commissioning tests (polarity, insulation resistance, continuity) using multimeters, clamp meters and insulation testers.
• Commission systems, verify inverter, battery and monitoring functionality, and resolve faults before handover.
• Provide troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, including panel cleaning, connection tightening and performance checks.
• Read and interpret single‑line diagrams, wiring schematics and mounting drawings, reporting any design inconsistencies.
• Ensure all work complies with EPRA guidelines, Kenyan regulations and company safety policies, using appropriate PPE at all times.

Required profile

• Mid‑level professional with at least 48 months of hands‑on experience in solar PV installation.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely on electrical systems and follow Kenyan regulatory standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical drawings accurately.

Required skills

• Solar PV system installation
• Mounting structure installation
• DC and AC wiring
• Inverter and battery commissioning
• Multimeter, clamp‑meter and insulation‑tester operation
• Reading single‑line diagrams and wiring schematics
• Grounding and lightning‑protection implementation
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

What we offer

• Competitive salary of KSHS 40,000 per month.