Solar PV Instructor & NABCEP Trainer

TLN Worldwide Enterprises; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AOE International in Carbondale, IL is seeking an experienced instructor to teach the Solar Photovoltaic Career Pathway, aligning with NABCEP tasks across classroom, lab and field settings.

You will lead hands-on installations on mock roofs and ground-mounts, enforce safety, assess participants, and prepare them for NABCEP exams while mentoring adult learners from underrepresented communities.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of recent PV system installation, commissioning or maintenance.
• NABCEP PV Installation Professional, PV Associate or equivalent credential.
• Experience training or mentoring new installers; classroom/apprenticeship teaching preferred.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code Articles 690 and 705.
• Ability to connect with adult learners from underrepresented communities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solar-specific modules: safety, core knowledge, design, installation, and O&M.
• Lead hands-on installation on mock roofs and ground-mounts; manage racking, wiring, inverters, testing.
• Teach assigned parts of Construction Career Cluster with the Training Manager.
• Enforce lab and job-site safety; ensure fall protection and electrical safety.
• Assess participants with tests, lab checklists and final installations; record results.
• Prepare participants for NABCEP Associate exam and proctor practice exams.
• Supervise the job-site practicum with host contractor’s crew lead; collect evaluations.
• Identify struggling participants, re-teach and re-assess; notify case manager.

Skills

PV installation

Adult education

Safety training

Education

NABCEP PV credential

Job description

AOE International in Carbondale, IL is seeking an experienced instructor to teach the Solar Photovoltaic Career Pathway, aligning with NABCEP tasks across classroom, lab and field settings.

You will lead hands-on installations on mock roofs and ground-mounts, enforce safety, assess participants, and prepare them for NABCEP exams while mentoring adult learners from underrepresented communities.