Solar Installers

General Requirements:

Practice safety rules. Follow verbal and written instructions. Safe use of hand & power tools. Report to and assist immediate supervisor. Perform quality work as determined by project specifications. Accountable for all tools and materials at the end of your shift. Must work well as part of a team.

Functional Requirements:

Assemble solar panels at the job site. Install solar modules, panels, and support structures in accordance with PSC and client standards. Configure the wiring and inspect all electrical parts. Install and connect any batteries or other accessories. Perform routine system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, water sealing, or balance of systems equipment. Measure, cut, and assemble the support structure for solar panels. Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.

Qualification Standards:

High school diploma or GED. Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation. New Hire Orientation Quiz Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace. Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.). Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.). 1 – 4 years of Solar Installer (civil, mechanical, electrical) Experience

Physical Requirements:

Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy. Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company. Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc. Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.). Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director. Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)

Work Environment:

Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: Uneven ground levelObstructed pathwaysWork performed at low and/or high elevationsWork performed in confined areas Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: Predominately outdoor climateMay be exposed to extreme hot or cold weatherExcessive humidity, rain, etc.Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.Potential exposure to chemical substances

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