Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Solar Thermal Installer or Technician to install and repair solar energy systems used in residential and commercial settings. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing sites, designing solar heating systems, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Required skills include installation, quality control, and critical thinking. Candidates should be familiar with tools like Microsoft Excel and Autodesk AutoCAD. This position is suitable for those eager to contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

Responsibilities

Install heat exchangers and fluids according to manuals.
Assess mounting surfaces for solar collectors.
Design solar heating systems.
Apply weather seal to structural devices.
Test mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Identify hazards associated with installations.

Skills

Installation

Reading Comprehension

Quality Control Analysis

Active Listening

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

Salesforce software

Job description

Solar Thermal Installer or Technician

Install or repair solar energy systems that collect, store, and circulate solar‑heated water for residential, commercial, or industrial use.

Responsibilities

Install heat exchangers and heat exchanger fluids according to installation manuals and schematics.
Assess collector sites to ensure structural integrity of potential mounting surfaces or the best orientation and tilt for solar collectors.
Design active direct or indirect, passive direct or indirect, or pool solar systems.
Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.

Required Skills

Installation: Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
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.
Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

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