Lead Installer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a Lead Installer to join a solar installation crew in Canada. You will oversee module layout, mounting, wiring, weather sealing, and site safety, while ensuring equipment and crews stay prepared and productive.

You’ll coach teammates and provide technical guidance, with duties expanding to battery installs when needed, including acting as Foreperson when required. You must bring previous solar installation experience, a high school diploma, and a proven ability to meet

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior solar installation experience required or equivalent construction/military background.
• Able to follow safety policies and report hazards.
• Capable of building rapport with customers and coworkers.
• Able to meet deadlines and metrics.
• Willing to cross-train to support other departments.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Shows solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Takes ownership and escalates issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Review inventory at loading dock to ensure crew truck is stocked adequately.
• Layout and assemble solar modules, mounts, electrical equipment and tools.
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structures.
• Assemble racking, modules, and support structures per project plan.
• Maintain a clean and orderly job site.
• Assist with project cleanup at client site and installation vehicle.
• Ensure safety of personnel and job site at all times.
• Participate in training on new products, installation methods, and safety.
• Lead crew through safe, efficient installations.
• Provide leadership and technical support to crew members.
• Assist with solar battery installations when assigned.
• May serve as acting Foreperson in the Foreperson's absence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Deadline-oriented

Problem solving

Cross-training

Team player

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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