Solar Repair Electrician Lead

ZipRecruiter; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in solar energy is seeking a Solar Repair Technician Lead to manage a team responsible for the installation and maintenance of solar PV systems. The role involves leading repairs, ensuring safety compliance, and upholding company standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Journeyman Electrician license and demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, leadership skills, and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Journeyman Electrician required.
• Valid Drivers license needed.
• Extensive knowledge of PV equipment and installation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in repairing and maintaining solar systems.
• Install, repair, and maintain solar PV systems.
• Manage, lead, train, and motivate a crew of 1-3 technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Good communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Position Overview

The Solar Repair Technician Lead position leads a team in repairing and maintaining roof and ground-mounted solar systems. This person will follow all company and safety policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Load and unload company vehicles
• Maintain appropriate stock on a truck to complete service repairs and double-check that material for the job is loaded before leaving the shop
• Install, repair, and maintain rooftop and ground-mount solar PV systems including: flashing, racking, module-level power electronics (Micro inverters/Optimizers), array wiring, and junction boxes
• Work on roofs, ladders, crawlspaces, attics, and other residential and commercial areas
• Manage, lead, train, and motivate a crew of 1-3 technicians
• Accurately pull material based on the construction plans
• Ability to test, commission, and troubleshoot system components
• Ability to read schematics and follow technical installation instructions
• Accurately upload required information to our work platform / CRM / and other applications
• Work in a fast-paced and demanding work environment
• Maintain a clean job site, work truck, and warehouse
• Competently install safety equipment and enforce safety policies
• Complete quarterly safety gear and tool audits on company vehicles
• Complete weekly vehicle inspection reports on company vehicles
• Report directly to the Senior Manager of Post Install with any job-related issues or employee issues
• Interact with clients in a respectful manner
• Perform other related duties as required
• Follow all company and safety policies and procedures
• Obtain OSHA 10 safety training (course provided by employer)
• Obtain 18-Hour Solar PV Boot Camp through HeatSpring (course provided by employer)
• Overnight travel will be required
• Licensed Electrician
• Valid Drivers license
  

Requirements:

Required skills and abilities

• Licensed Journeyman Electrician
• Valid Drivers license
• Extensive knowledge of PV equipment and installation
• Be comfortable climbing a ladder and working on a roof
• Be comfortable with working outside in all weather conditions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Great attention to detail
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Team-orientated with proven leadership skills
• Good attitude with a willingness to learn
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude
• Ability to maintain company tools