Lead Installer

NextGenEnergyJobs; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a Lead Installer to guide solar installation crews, assemble modules and mounts, and ensure safety and quality on site.

You will review inventory, lead the crew, and provide technical support; duties include battery installation when assigned. Prior solar or construction experience preferred; strong teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous solar installation or construction/military experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety policies and identify hazards and encourage safe work practices.
• Strong communication and rapport-building with customers and coworkers.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and metrics.
• Willingness to cross-train to support other departments under Power+ programs.

Responsibilities

• Review inventory at loading dock and stock crew truck.
• Layout and assemble solar modules, mounts, electrical equipment and tools.
• Apply weather sealing to roofing structures and supports.
• Assemble racking and panels per project plan.
• Maintain a clean and orderly job site.
• Assist with project cleanup at client site and vehicle.
• Ensure personal, crew and site safety at all times; participate in training.
• Lead crew through safe, efficient installations and provide technical support.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Solar installation

Electrical work

Troubleshooting

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