Solar Installer

Sustainergy; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Commission pay

Overtime pay

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Sustainergy is hiring a Solar Installation Supervisor in Kentucky to lead and mentor a team of technicians. You will design, install, and commission PV systems on rooftops and structures, supervise inventory, coordinate project tasks, and ensure safety compliance on every site.

Strong hands-on experience with wiring, ladders, and various tools is essential. We value self-motivation, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Solar installation experience and ability to oversee PV system work.
• Experience with electrical wiring for AC/DC systems is required.
• Knowledge of safety, ladders, heights, and roofing is needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, install, or maintain solar PV systems on roofs or other structures following site plans and schematics.
• Supervise staff and lead technicians, manage the solar department per project plans.
• Pull inventory, order materials, and ensure timely project execution.
• Coordinate with insulation and energy-efficiency teams as needed.
• Attend training on new products, methodologies and safety.

Skills

Solar installation experience

Electrical wiring

Team leadership

Hand and power tools

Lift 50 lbs

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Two-year technology/industrial degree (preferred)

Tools

Hand-held tools

Power tools

PV installation tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Have work diversity between outdoor solar installs and being indoors in the office in front of a computer doing solar design, planning, permits...

Be responsible to manage and develop people in their teams

Be part of the solution towards a more sustainable environment; and

Consider to own their own business

Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record and reliable transportation a MUST.

2-3 yrs of solar installation experience is preferred - roofing, electrician, and other construction trades are welcome.

Positive attitude, highly motivated and goal driven with a proven track record.

Experience with electrical wiring

Experience working on ladders, heights and on roofs.

Must be able to carry 50 lbs on regular basis

Experience with many types of hand-held and power tools

Team player who listens, learns, and actively communicates

Knows all aspects of installing solar PV systems

Good oral and written communication skills

Experience directing and mentoring technicians

Solar experience needed, but would consider electrician experience for the position. 3+ yrs

Self-drive and initiative is highly required.

H.S. Diploma, two-year degree in technology/industrial preferred, but not required

Experience with many types of hand-held and power tools

Experienced with electrical wiring of AC and DC systems

Team player who listens, learns, and actively communicates

Design, assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform electrical work such as current checks and wiring.

Perform, delegates, and supervise solar department as will be described in the project management/Gantt chart

Follow layout of solar array implementation according to code

Supervise staff to order and pull solar inventory for projects

Supervise and assembly of mechanical/structural mounting racking, modules and electrical equipment

Manage lead techs technicians in the field

Supervise the installation of attic insulation and other energy efficiency measure before/after solar array installation in homes and businesses

Pulling inventory for specific projects

Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, methodology and safety

Perform and troubleshoot PV system service as required

Support the insulation department as needed

Learn building science and insulation techniques as done by Sustainergy Cooperative

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

401(k)

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus opportunities

Commission pay

Overtime pay

Yearly bonus

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Price Hill, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Why Should You Apply?

The opportunity to build a career in the critical green construction industry

Supportive team culture with passionate and committed coworkers

Comprehensive set of benefits (FREE College Education, Business Ownership, Health Insurance)

If you ever wanted to own your own successful small business, Sustainergy is your opportunity.

Sustainergy Cooperative provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.