Solar Installation Foreman & Crew Leader

Solanta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Solanta, a family-owned company based in Brooklyn, designs, engineers, permits and installs residential and commercial solar, battery storage, roofing and electrical work across the NYC metro area including the five boroughs, Hudson Valley and Long Island.

The Foreman / Crew Lead will head on-site crews, ensure safety, quality and schedules, and coordinate with the office. You will train crew members, read plans, and communicate with customers to resolve questions on the job.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of solar installation or related field leadership experience.
• Able to read and follow building/electrical plans.
• Comfortable working at heights and in harsh conditions.
• Able to perform physical tasks with/without accommodation.
• OSHA 30 and NYC SST safety training required; driver's license required.
• 40–60 hour work week; Mon–Fri, some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew on residential and commercial job sites across the NYC metro area.
• Assign tasks and keep each job on schedule.
• Install and connect solar panels, racking, batteries and related equipment according to the plans and applicable code.
• Check the crew's work for quality and safety before you leave the site.
• Keep the site safe, tidy and secure, and ensure everyone follows safety rules.
• Talk with customers about the day’s work and pass questions to the office when needed.
• Coordinate with the office on schedules, materials and inspections.
• Train and support less experienced technicians on your crew.
• Notify the office about problems, delays and changes as they arise.

Skills

Crew leadership

Plan reading

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Solanta, a family-owned company based in Brooklyn, designs, engineers, permits and installs residential and commercial solar, battery storage, roofing and electrical work across the NYC metro area including the five boroughs, Hudson Valley and Long Island.

The Foreman / Crew Lead will head on-site crews, ensure safety, quality and schedules, and coordinate with the office. You will train crew members, read plans, and communicate with customers to resolve questions on the job.