Lead Solar

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Freshwater Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Lead Solar & BESS Installer

FWG29006

Sydney, NSW

One of Australia's largest Virtual Power Plant operators is looking to hire a Lead Solar & BESS Installer to lead the safe, compliant and high-quality rollout of solar and battery systems across NSW. The role will require the progressive build out of a dedicated team to support the company's growth. Where installations are not covered by in-house crews, the Lead Solar & BESS Installer will ensure qualified outsourced contractors are sourced, onboarded, and managed to the company's standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading the day-to-day installation of solar and battery systems across NSW.
  • Ensure installations comply with DER, CEC, AS/NZS standards, and local DNSP requirements.
  • Perform and oversee commissioning, testing, and handover with customers.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues during installation and liaise with the support team to resolve.
  • Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and fault finding on solar systems.
  • Lead, mentor, and support apprentices and installation team members.
  • Build out high-performing in-house installation teams to meet the company's growth plans.
  • Source, onboard, and manage qualified outsourced contractors, ensuring they meet the company's technical, safety, and customer service standards.
  • Ensure safe work practices and compliance with the company's WHS policies and procedures.
  • Conduct site risk assessments and toolbox talks daily.
  • Liaise with operations, logistics, and service teams to ensure all required equipment and materials are on site.
  • Communicate professionally with customers, ensuring they understand system operation at handover – extend this across all teams.
  • Complete all installation records, compliance sign-offs, and CEC paperwork accurately – extend this across all teams.

Requirements

  • SAA-qualified solar installer with accreditation for stand-alone power systems.
  • Licensed electrician with current electrical licence.
  • Working at Heights Certificate.
  • Significant experience installing solar PV and battery systems.
  • Experience leading installation teams, managing apprentices, or running a small installation business.
  • Strong understanding of CEC, WHS, DNSP, and DER requirements.
  • Highly skilled and detail-focused tradesperson who leads by example on site.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Practical problem solver with excellent fault-finding ability.
  • Safety-first mindset, with commitment to compliance and quality.
  • Good communication skills with both team members and customers.
  • Reliable, organised, and motivated to grow with a high-growth renewable energy company.
  • Valid driver's licence; ability to travel to project sites nationally, but mainly in NSW.
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Freshwater Group

Freshwater Group is a best practice renewable energy recruitment business that focuses on all renewable and low carbon emission, energy efficiency and disruptive clean technology businesses as well as energy infrastructure, storage, and management.

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