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.
- Carry out switchboard upgrades and replace isolators and inverters.
- Deliver excellent customer service and high-quality workmanship.
- 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.
- Drive a culture of safety, quality workmanship, and continuous improvement on site.
- Ensure safe work practices and compliance with the company’s WHS policies and procedures.
- Conduct site risk assessments and toolbox talks daily.
- Report and manage safety incidents and corrective actions promptly.
- 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.
- Provide feedback to Head of Operations Installations on installation improvements and system performance.
- Complete all installation records, compliance sign-offs, and CEC paperwork accurately – extend this across all teams.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hardware, rebate eligibility, and compliance requirements.
Requirements
- SAA-qualified solar installer with accreditation for stand-alone power systems.
- Licensed electrician with current electrical licence.
- 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.
- Working at Heights Certificate.
- 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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