Solar installer - Crew Lead

SunPower Corporation; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Accident insurance

HSA Savings Account

Stock options

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Blue Raven Solar (a Complete Solar company) is seeking an experienced Solar Crew Lead to oversee the installation of residential solar systems. You will guide a small crew of 2–4 installers, ensure safety practices, maintain quality standards, and meet project deadlines.

This role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to explain the work to customers, and coordination with fleet management. Travel to local job sites and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience supervising solar installation crews.
• Experience leading a 2–4 person crew.
• Familiar with PV systems and safe installation practices.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to lift, climb, balance, stoop and kneel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a crew of 2–4 installers daily.
• Maintain safety and ORM procedures on site.
• Ensure quick, quality installation and good customer service.
• Explain work and system details to customers on site.
• Coordinate with fleet management as needed.
• Keep job sites clean and presentable during and after installation.
• Motivate and support install crew and resolve concerns.

Skills

Crew leadership

Solar installation

Safety procedures

Customer communication

Tools

PV systems knowledge

AC wiring knowledge

Job description

Crew Lead/Foreman

Shift: Full-time (40-45 hours)

Compensation: $60,000-$80,000/year plus 1k sign-on bonus

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.

Complete Solar:

Blue Raven Solar (a Complete Solar company) is a residential solar company dedicated to making clean, renewable energy accessible and affordable for everyone. As climate change continues to impact our world, we focus on creating a brighter, more sustainable future for both people and the planet. We sell directly to consumers and provide a seamless experience from sales and installation to financing and ongoing support. At Complete Solar, we are a value-driven organization that strives to develop a high-trust culture, operate efficiently, and continuously improve. If that sounds like something you want to be a part of, Join us in revolutionizing the solar industry and building a greener tomorrow.

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.