Lead Installer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Lead Installer to join the solar installation crew. The role involves leading the team through safe, efficient installations, coordinating module layout and mounting, and ensuring inventory readiness for each job.

You will train and support crew members while upholding safety standards. Ideal candidates have solar installation or related construction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Solar installation or related construction experience preferred.
• Adheres to safety policies and can identify hazards.
• Strong communication and rapport-building with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to meet deadlines and performance metrics.
• Willingness to participate in cross-training across departments.

Responsibilities

• Review inventory at loading dock to stock crew truck.
• Layout and assemble solar modules and mounts for installation.
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structures.
• Assemble racking, modules and support structures as per project plan.
• Ensure a clean and orderly job site.
• Perform project clean up including client site and installation vehicle.
• Lead crew through safe, effective and efficient installations.
• Provide leadership, technical expertise and support to fellow crew members.
• When assigned assist with solar battery installations.
• May serve as acting Foreperson in the Forepersons' absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Team player

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Deadline driven

Ownership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Lead Installer position is a contributing member of a solar installation construction crew.

Key Responsibilities

• Review inventory at loading dock to ensure assigned crew truck is stocked adequately
• Layout and assemble solar modules, mechanical and structural mounts, electrical equipment and tools in preparation of installation
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structure, building or support mechanisms
• Assemble the racking, solar modules, panels or support structures as specified in project plan
• Ensure a clean and orderly job site
• Perform project clean up including client site and installation vehicle
• Ensure personal, crew and job site safety at all times
• Participate in mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety
• Lead crew through safe, effective and efficient installations
• Provide leadership, technical expertise and support to fellow crew members
• When assigned assist with solar battery installations
• May serve as 'acting Foreperson' in the Forepersons' absence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous solar installation experience required. Applicants with equivalent construction or military experience may be considered
• Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
• Ability to establish rapport, build relationships and loyalty with external and internal customers and coworkers, and remains tactful when communicating
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and key metrics
• Willingness and ability to participate in the Power+ programs, which means you may be cross trained to perform comparable work in other departments or asked to perform work in other departments you're already skilled to support.
• Works independently, as a team player, and drives results in a fast paced, team based environment
• Must be willing to assist teammates and build strong relationships to achieve company and department goals
• Solid logical decision making and troubleshooting skills with the ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
• Takes ownership of issues or questions and will escalate problems to the appropriate persons and follow up accordingly with the customer