Solar Installer - Crew Lead

SunPower; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Accident insurance

HSA savings account

Stock options

Job summary

SunPower is seeking an experienced Solar Crew Lead to oversee residential solar installations. You will guide a 2–4 installer crew, ensure safety, uphold quality, and meet project deadlines while delivering exceptional customer service.

This role requires PV system knowledge, OSHA-compliant practices, and the ability to explain work to customers. Some travel to local job sites and occasional weekend/evening work may be required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with residential or commercial solar installation.
• Experience leading small crews of 2–4 installers.
• Familiarity with PV systems and various install locations.
• Construction site safety knowledge and OSHA standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a crew of 2–4 installers daily.
• Maintain safety and ORM procedures on each job site.
• Ensure quick and efficient installation while delivering excellent customer service.
• Explain the work and system to customers on-site.
• Coordinate with fleet management and keep sites clean and presentable.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Customer service

Communication

PV systems knowledge

OSHA compliance

Tools

AC wiring experience

Job description

Crew Lead/Foreman

Shift: Full-time (40-45 hours)

Compensation: $80,000-$100,000/year plus paid training

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, & Life and Accident insurance, an HSA Savings Account, and the opportunity to receive stock options.

SunPower:

With decades of experience, we are a U.S.-based solar company committed to providing reliable and sustainable energy and storage solutions. Clean energy and storage should be accessible to everyone. SunPower delivers all-in-one residential solar solutions with personal customer service, leading in sustainability through ethically sourced materials and low environmental impact.

SunPower supports the transition to clean energy through streamlined, dependable solar solutions designed to meet diverse needs while minimizing environmental impact. By prioritizing ethically sourced materials and collaborating with nonprofit organizations, we are expanding access to solar technology and contributing to a more sustainable, resilient future.

About Us:

In 2025, Blue Raven Solar and Complete Solar came together under the trusted SunPower name. This transition brings together the strengths, expertise, and shared commitment to making clean energy simpler and more accessible for everyone.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Solar Crew Lead to oversee and coordinate the installation of solar energy systems. As a Solar Crew Lead, you will play a pivotal role in guiding a team of 2-4 individuals, ensuring safe work practices, maintaining quality standards, and meeting project deadlines. Your leadership skills and technical expertise will be essential in delivering successful solar installations and contributing to the growth of our renewable energy initiatives.

Essential Duties:

• Supervise and lead a crew of 2-4 installers daily
• Maintain heightened awareness of safety risks and implement appropriate ORM procedures
• Ensure quick and efficient installation of systems while providing excellent customer service
• Ability to spend time with a customer explaining the work and system to be installed
• Coordinate with fleet management as needed
• Ensure that job sites are clean and presentable during and after installation
• Motivate and support install crew and resolve concerns as needed

Key Competencies:

• 1+ years of experience with residential or commercial solar installation
• Experience as a lead, as well as experience working with AC wiring preferred
• Must be familiar with PV systems and varied install locations and troubleshooting
• Must possess prior site construction experience and familiarity with construction site safety practices
• Possession of a valid driver’s license required
• Ability to lift, climb, balance, stoop, and kneel
• Must be comfortable working at heights in various weather and roof conditions
• Compliant with OSHA standards

Work is primarily conducted at our customers’ homes in the local area, but occasional travel is required. Periodic weekend or evening work may also be required, depending on the workload.