Commercial PV Solar Installer

Job Description

Description

At Solar Pathways we place tremendous value on not just our customers but also our employees. Solar Pathways is seeking Commercial Solar Installers to join our growing team! In this role, you are responsible for solar and energy storage installations. We are open to applicants new to the industry.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Integrity, resourcefulness, work ethic, as well as a continued focus for safety and quality of work

Installation of residential and commercial PV solar systems

Ongoing Maintenance on solar and energy storage installations

Complete assigned tasks safely, correctly, and timely manor

Ensure all PPE, tools, and equipment assigned to the employee are accounted for, maintained in good condition, and repaired or replaced as required

Interface with SCADA/DAS systems to understand onsite issues, with the ability to communicate to both management and customers

Interface with data acquisition systems to understand diagnose and troubleshoot problems on-site

From time-to-time, provide technical support for customers.

Perform other duties and responsibilities, as may be determined by the Lead

SAFETY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety is a core value in Solar Pathways and the Residential PV Installer must:

Read, understand and sign all safety procedures

Attend safety meetings

Receive, inspect, and maintain all required PPE

Complete all required safety training

Ensure every safety incident known to the employee is reported timely and accurately

Ensure every safety incident involving the employee is fully investigated, documented and corrective actions are implemented

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written

Excellent organizational and teamwork skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation

Proven experience understanding and implementing OSHA regulations

Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics

Knowledge and understanding of solar & energy storage construction and comprehension of how onsite equipment interacts with each other.

Knowledge of and ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair data acquisition systems used to monitor and report onsite performance

Knowledge of and ability to perform IV Curve tracing, determine if an issue exists and repair it

Knowledge of and ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair major solar components (e.g. inverters, transformers, combiners, switchgear, PV modules, etc.)

Knowledge of and ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair major battery storage components (e.g. inverters/converters, transformers, combines, switchgear, battery banks, etc.)

Complete courses and maintain advanced inverter certifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Required to work more than 90% of the time in the field performing installations

Work in a fast-changing environment which may require quick decisions with limited processes and procedures

Travel may be required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position has the following physical requirements:

Ability to drive a vehicle

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to walk distances up to 5 miles in a day

Ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, maintaining 3 points of contact

Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound

Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling, and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces

Required to have visual acuity which includes depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors

Ability to work in outside environments which may include but are not limited to, extreme heat (temperatures above 100 ree;F) or extreme cold (temperatures below 32 ree;F) for periods of more than one hour

Ability to lift 70+ pounds

Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

BACKGROUND SCREENING

The successful applicant must pass a criminal, motor vehicle and pre-employment drug test.

COMPENSATION

Attractive pay structure

Potential for bonuses

Paid Vacation

Flexible work schedules and time-off policies

Continuing education and professional development assistance

Solar Pathways provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Solar Pathways complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.Company Description

Solar Pathways Energy & Electrical cares deeply about its customers, employees, business partners and own organizational structure. We have a deep desire to positively impact those around us and are looking for more people to join our team. We are focused on growth of not just profits and revenue, but personal and career development at every level within the company and constantly seek to be a company that employees are excited and proud to be part of.

Full-time