Installation Manager – Solar & BESS
FWG29006
Sydney, NSW
One of Australia’s largest Virtual Power Plant operators is looking to hire an Installation Manager Solar & BESS 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 Installation Manager Solar & BESS will ensure qualified outsourced contractors are sourced, onboarded, and managed to the company’s standards.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for installation of solar and battery systems across NSW, ensure installations comply with DER, CEC, AS/NZS standards, and local DNSP requirements.
- Perform occasional review of installations and quality inspections.
- Troubleshoot escalated technical issues during installation and liaise with the installation team to resolve.
- Lead and mentor 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.
- Liaise with operations, logistics, and service teams to ensure all required equipment and materials are on site.
- Ensure all teams provide professional communication with customers so they understand system operation at handover.
- Ensure all teams complete installation records, compliance sign-offs, and CEC paperwork accurately.
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 residential 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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