Company Description

Plasma Solar Limited is a renewable energy company specializing in the sale and installation of advanced solar solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients across Kenya. The organization focuses on delivering sustainable, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solar systems that reduce carbon footprints and lower energy costs. With expertise in high-performance solar panels, tailored system designs, and end-to-end customer support, Plasma Solar ensures reliable and efficient power solutions. The company is actively driving Kenya’s clean energy transition and serves customers from locations at Libra House (Mombasa Road), Gateway Mall (Syokimau), and Super Centre (Nakuru Highway Mall, Milimani).

Role Description

The Lead Solar Installer is a full-time, on-site role based in Nairobi County, Kenya. This role is responsible for overseeing the installation of solar power systems, including site assessment, layout planning, mounting structures, panel installation, wiring, and connection to inverters and distribution boards. The Lead Solar Installer coordinates and guides installation teams, ensures adherence to safety standards, and verifies that systems meet design specifications and performance requirements. Daily tasks include using hand and power tools, troubleshooting installation issues, conducting quality checks, and providing basic customer orientation on system operation and maintenance. The role also involves collaborating with engineering and sales teams, maintaining accurate documentation of installations, and supporting ongoing maintenance and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Solar Power and Solar Systems, including PV components, inverters, batteries, and system configurations.
• Hands-on experience using Power Tools and Hand Tools safely and effectively in construction or electrical installation environments.
• Familiarity with the Solar Industry, local standards, and best practices for rooftop and ground-mounted installations.
• Proven experience leading installation crews, delegating tasks, and maintaining high safety and quality standards on-site.
• Basic electrical skills, including understanding of wiring, circuit protection, and system commissioning procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, installation manuals, and system layouts.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to explain system operation and maintenance to customers clearly and respectfully.
• Physical ability to work at heights, lift equipment, and perform outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions.
• Relevant technical certification or diploma in electrical engineering or T3, renewable energy, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience as a solar installer of not less than 4 years is required.

• Oversee the installation of solar power systems, including site assessment, layout planning, mounting structures, panel installation, wiring, and connection to inverters and distribution boards.
• Coordinate and guide installation teams.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Verify that systems meet design specifications and performance requirements.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Troubleshoot installation issues.
• Conduct quality checks.
• Provide basic customer orientation on system operation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation of installations.
• Support ongoing maintenance and upgrades.

• Knowledge of solar power systems, PV components, inverters, batteries, and system configurations
• Safe and effective use of power tools and hand tools
• Familiarity with the solar industry, local standards, and rooftop and ground-mounted installation best practices
• Leadership of installation crews and task delegation
• Basic electrical skills, including wiring, circuit protection, and system commissioning
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, installation manuals, and system layouts
• Good communication skills and ability to explain system operation and maintenance to customers
• Ability to work at heights, lift equipment, and perform outdoor tasks in varying weather conditions

• Relevant technical certification or diploma in electrical engineering or T3, renewable energy, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience as a solar installer of not less than 4 years is required.