Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Solar Photovoltaic Installer to assemble and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will be skilled in installation, active listening, and critical thinking. Responsibilities include measuring, cutting, and assembling modules, as well as performing checks on electrical systems. Familiarity with tools such as CAD and Salesforce software is advantageous. This role offers opportunities for growth in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or structures.
• Measure, cut, and assemble structural framing and solar modules.
• Perform electrical work such as current checks.

Skills

Installation

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Computer aided design (CAD) software

Salesforce software

Cost estimating software

Project management software

Job description

Solar Photovoltaic Installer Job Description 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 minor electrical work such as current checks.

A Day in the Life of a Solar Photovoltaic Installer

• Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
• Determine connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting photovoltaic (PV) systems with utility services or other power generation sources.
• Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials.
• Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
• Diagram layouts and locations for photovoltaic (PV) arrays and equipment, including existing building or site features.
• Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.

Solar Photovoltaic Installer Required Skills

When polled, Solar Photovoltaic Installers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

• Installation: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Tools & Technologies Used by Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Solar Photovoltaic Installers:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Computer aided design (CAD) software
• Salesforce software
• Cost estimating software
• Project management software