Lead Installer

NextGenEnergyJobs

Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

13 days ago
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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
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