Training and performance review, role by role
For each role that matters in energy and utilities: what a new joiner, an independent worker and a senior should be able to do, how to train them at each stage, and how to review them.
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Solar installation technician
Fixes mounting structures, lays panels, runs DC and AC cables and connects inverters on rooftops and ground-mount sites. Works at height in a crew and follows the drawing. Reports to the installation crew leader or site supervisor.
Training path and review →Commissioning engineer
Tests and energises solar, wind, battery, substation or EV charging systems before handover. Checks wiring, protection, communication and performance, signs the commissioning record and resolves defects. Reports to the project manager or head of commissioning.
Training path and review →Site safety officer
Checks that crews, contractors and visitors follow safety rules on solar, mining, quarry, water, oil and gas or utility sites. Runs toolbox talks, permits, inspections and incident follow-up. Reports to the project manager, mine manager or head of safety.
Training path and review →Shift supervisor
Leads a shift at a mine, quarry, treatment plant, terminal or fuel station. Allocates people and equipment, enforces safety, keeps production records and hands over to the next shift. Reports to the plant, mine or terminal manager.
Training path and review →Maintenance electrician and fitter
Keeps motors, pumps, panels, inverters, conveyors and vehicles running at a plant, mine, utility or solar site. Does routine checks, repairs breakdowns and logs jobs. Reports to the maintenance supervisor or engineer.
Training path and review →Heavy equipment operator
Operates wheel loaders, dumpers, excavators, dozers or drilling rigs at mines, quarries and aggregate sites. Follows the plan, loads and hauls material, keeps the machine safe and reports faults. Reports to the shift supervisor or mine overman.
Training path and review →Contractor supervisor
Manages contract workers on power, solar, mining, water or utility work. Allocates tasks, checks attendance and quality, keeps safety and records, and acts as the link between the contractor's crew and the company. Reports to the project manager or site engineer.
Training path and review →Solar and energy customer adviser
Meets homeowners, shops, farms and small factories to explain solar, battery, EV charger or service options, visits the site, prepares a basic proposal and follows up after installation. Reports to the sales manager or project head.
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