Job Description
Job Title: Solar Installer
Department: Field Operations
Sub-Department: Installation
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (onsite)
Why Join Our World Energy? - Comprehensive Benefits: Choose from competitive medical, dental, and vision options tailored to your needs.
- Weekly Pay: Enjoy the stability of consistent, weekly pay.
- Tools for Success: Company equipment and vehicle provided for specific roles.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and six observed holidays to recharge.
- Culture of Growth: Be part of a high-energy, fun, and friendly culture with endless opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly growing company.
- Referral Rewards: Benefit from our Employee Referral Program and grow our talented team.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.
- Compensation for "Solar Installation Technician":
- Piece Rate Pay: $25/per kW installed
"Solar Installation Technician" Role Overview: As a Solar Installation Technician, your responsibilities are to 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. In this role, you will be part of a crew that is responsible for installing solar systems on residential homes.
Job Responsibilities: - Work with a team to install the racking system and solar panels on residential roofs
- Structurally mount racking and electrical equipment and effectively seal penetrations
- Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural
- systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment
- Ensure proper job documentation is completed once the job installation concludes
- Interact with customers, answer and direct questions as needed
- Read and review blueprints and plan documents
- Install racking systems and modules, run conduit and wiring on roofs
- Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices
- Configure electrical wiring of the solar system (AC and DC) per plans and local codes.
- Test operation or functionality of completed work
- Structurally mount racking and electrical equipment and effectively seal penetrations
- Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards
- Certified OSHA/OSHA10/30 preferred
- Assisting with other duties as assigned by Crew Lead and/or Regional Operations Manager
Required Qualifications: Education Requirements: - Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent, or Technical/trade school training in solar or electrical systems is preferred.
Required Skills: - 1 year of residential solar experience
- Ability to safely handle power tools and materials such as: ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead Installer
- Electrical/PV Installation Knowledge: Working knowledge of current NEC codes. Ability to interpret single-line drawings and PV systems from roof to meter.
- Demonstrates knowledge of electrical principles as it pertains to solar interconnection/tie-in and code and how PV systems operate.
- Understands interconnection activities. Understands basic construction principles
- Safety: Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
- Ability to understand or have experience in Electrical Panels including Sub Panels (MBD derate, conduit bending, relocating circuits, etc.)
- Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
- Layout and assembly of solar modules / array and mounting hardware
- Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements (A valid Driver's License and clean MVR are required to drive company vehicles.)
- OSHA Preferred
Physical Requirements: - Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses and other personal protective equipment
- Ability to withstand heights, be on roofs, and climb ladders (Daily)
- Ability to lift 50-75+ lbs. routinely (Daily)
- Ability to work in 0-100+ degree weather, as well as in wet and dry conditions
- Ability to move around for prolonged periods. standing, kneeling, bending, Squat and climbing ladders (Daily)
About Us: Our World Energy is one of the nation's fastest-growing solar energy companies, specializing in residential and commercial solar panel installation. We are dedicated to helping families and businesses take control of their energy costs while reducing their environmental footprint. With operations across multiple U.S. states and international markets, our teams deliver high-quality solar solutions backed by expert craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to long-term sustainability. At Our World Energy, we believe in empowering communities through clean, affordable, and reliable solar energy.
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