Job Title: Lead Solar Installer
Reports To: Project Manager
Summary: The Lead Solar Installer will lead teams of 6-8 individuals in installing photovoltaic (PV) solar systems on rooftops and other structures for residential homes, small businesses and commercial properties.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Produce, read and interpret plan sets to inform the installation process
- Lead a crew to assemble, install and maintain PV solar systems in compliance with site assessment and schematics
- Manages Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for solar construction
- Troubleshoot any functional problems with software, inverters, racking, etc.
- Records progress and events for daily reports
- Assess job sites to identify and resolve any potential hazards
- Conduct site planning and layout for efficient construction
- Perform work within OSHA safety standards and oversee crew to uphold standards
- Test system to measure correct expected performance of system to ensure maximum output
- Account for materials quantity and quality onsite as well as for transport
- Perform minor electrical work as it relates to panel installation
- Connect solar system to the electric grid using proper grounding systems and controls
- Weatherproof the solar installation in accordance with local safety regulations and the specifications of the manufacturer
- Install temperature sensor and communication start up panel weather status updates
- Perform other related duties as assigned