Solar PV Electrical Technician

We are an established electrical services and renewable energy engineering company delivering large-scale solar PV and infrastructure projects across Zambia. We’re mobilising for construction of a 25 MWp utility-scale solar PV plant in Chipalo Village, Luwingu District, and seeking a hands-on, experienced Solar PV Electrical Technician for the site team.

You’ll handle installation, commissioning, testing, and fault-finding across utility-scale solar PV systems — mounting structures, panelling, DC string and combiner-box works, inverter stations, MV cabling, and site electrical protection systems — working closely with Site Engineers, the Project Manager, and subcontractors to deliver a safe, on-schedule, bankable asset.

This is a project-site based role requiring relocation to, or daily travel within, Luwingu District for the construction and commissioning phase.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Installation & Electrical Work

• Install PV modules, mounting structures, combiner boxes, inverters, transformers and associated equipment.
• Carry out DC/AC installation work — cabling, terminations, earthing and surge protection.
• Work from electrical drawings and SLDs, complying with ZS 791, ZS 403–407, ZS 418 and project specs.

Commissioning

• Perform pre-commissioning tests (continuity, insulation resistance, IV-curve) on strings and arrays.
• Commission inverters, combiner boxes, transformers and SCADA equipment.
• Support start-up, energisation and grid interconnection testing.

Quality Assurance

• Identify and rectify defects and punch-list items.
• Inspect workmanship against project and ZS standards.
• Support ITP sign-off and handover documentation.

Site & Project Support

• Carry out routine inspections across the array, inverter stations and substation.
• Coordinate with the Site Supervisor, Construction Manager and subcontractors to keep work on schedule.
• Guide junior technicians as needed; liaise professionally with contractors and suppliers.

Documentation & Reporting

• Keep accurate installation, testing and commissioning records, including faults and corrective actions.
• Contribute to commissioning packs and as-built documentation.

Health & Safety

• Follow site HSE procedures and electrical regulations.
• Wear PPE; report hazards and near-misses to the HSE Officer promptly.

Essential (Non-negotiable)

•   Qualified Electrician holding a TEVETA Trade Test Certificate / Craft Certificate (Power Electrical) or an equivalent recognised electrical qualification.

•   Minimum 2+ years’ post-qualification experience as a Solar PV Technician, Electrician, or in a similar electrical role, with proven hands-on solar PV installation experience.

•   Solid working knowledge of ZS 791: Wiring of Premises – Code of Practice, ZS 403–407, and ZS 418: Electrical Safety Code.

•   Demonstrated experience with the installation, commissioning and fault-finding of solar PV systems, including inverters.

•   Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).

•   Competent in the use of electrical testing equipment (multimeters, insulation testers, IV-curve tracers).

•   Valid Zambian driver’s licence.

•   Willingness to relocate to, or travel daily within, Luwingu District for the duration of the project.

• Must be a Zambian national

Advantageous:

•   Prior experience on utility-scale (multi-MW) solar PV construction projects, rather than residential/small commercial systems only.

•   Three-phase and medium-voltage (MV) electrical experience.

•   Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installation or commissioning experience.

•   Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

•   Experience with solar monitoring, data-logging or SCADA systems.

•   Knowledge of grid interconnection and embedded generation requirements.

•   Experience working with multiple inverter and equipment brands.

•   Previous experience supervising installation teams or junior electricians.

•   Experience engaging directly with clients, EPC contractors and project stakeholders on site.