Experienced Solar Installer – Nelson

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced solar installer to work with us. You would be helping us continue to provide excellent customer services, a safe and enjoyable working environment and deliver outstanding workmanship.

We’ll often take on jobs that others won’t and pride ourselves in finding quality, environmentally sound solutions that work. Therefore a rounded ‘trade’ skillset and ability to find solutions to problems is invaluable.

While there would be involvement in the electrical side, including assembling power rooms and installing inverters, batteries and generators, the primary focus of the role would be ensuring the solar array and mechanical aspects of the installations are done efficiently, safely and to an excellent standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the planning and installation of solar arrays and ‘mechanical’ aspects of the installation
• Installation of roof and ground-mounted solar arrays working with and managing other team members as appropriate.
• Organise efficient collection of materials and logistics for projects.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective project completion at the highest quality.
• Serve as a contact for operations/project management when required.
• Manage your own and installation safety per company policy.
• Communicate well with the team and customers.

Requirements

• Prior experience installing solar.
• Enthusiasm for renewable energies.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Full clean driving license.

Helpful but not required

• Knowledge of solar electric systems.
• Working at Heights training.
• Forklift licence
• Valid first aid certificate

What We Offer

• Positive work environment with a great culture and a focus on safety.
• Prime location in sunny Nelson.
• Full-time role – 8am-4:30pm Monday to Friday (occasional overtime)
• $30-40 per hour depending on experience
• Overnight allowance when working away

Other

Primary place of work shall be Nelson and the surrounding areas, although we do travel and occasional installations where it is necessary to stay overnight (1-2 nights per month average)

Background

Current Generation are a leading solar energy solutions provider based in Nelson, specialising in residential and small commercial solar installations.  Established in 2006 we also have a history of providing alternative energy solutions for our customers including off-grid, hydro and generators and we also have a wholesale distribution side of the business.

Our Nelson based installation team primarily works in the area at the top of the South Island with occasional work in other regions.   We are a SEANZ member and authorised provider, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, sustainable energy solutions to our clients.