Lead Installer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Illinois is seeking a Lead Installer to join a solar installation construction crew. You will lead, train, and coordinate assembly of modules, mounts, electrical gear, and racking on site.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining a clean job site, inventory checks, and on-site leadership. Some cross-training may apply, and you may assist with battery installations as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous solar installation experience or equivalent construction/military experience required.
• Adheres to company safety policies and procedures, identifies safety hazards, and encourages others to work safely.
• Ability to establish rapport and communicate tactfully with customers and coworkers.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and key metrics.
• Willingness to participate in Power+ cross-training across departments.
• Works independently and as part of a team to drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes ownership of issues and follows up with customers.

Responsibilities

• Review inventory at loading dock to ensure crew truck is stocked.
• 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.
• Perform project cleanup at client site and installation vehicle.
• Maintain safety for crew and job site at all times.
• Attend mandatory training on products, installation methodology, and safety.
• Lead crew through safe, efficient installations and provide technical support.
• Assist with solar battery installations when assigned.
• May serve as acting Foreperson in the Foreperson's absence.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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
• Exercises good judgment
• Takes ownership of issues or questions and will elevate problems to the appropriate persons and follow up accordingly with the customer