4229 - Solar - Technician

Solar Technician

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.

Use appropriate hand tools and power tools to perform a variety of functions to install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions. Lay-out, assemble and install solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified. Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms. Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance. Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials. Install required labels on solar system components and hardware. Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency. Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans. Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations. Lift, carry and hold building materials, tools, and supplies; clean tools, equipment, material, and work areas. Work areas will have a clean as you go policy, and work areas will be clean before leaving site. Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance. Perform a variety of routine, non-machine tasks, including, but not limited to removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints with asphalt, digging, spreading and leveling dirt and gravel, using pick, shovel and wheelbarrow. Participate in all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. Understand that no job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved. Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed. Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and / or mitigate hazards. Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices. Understand, support, and follow lockout tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as outlined in training. Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment. Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately. Provide on-the-job training and / or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with. Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards. Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions. With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications and plan, lay-out, diagram, and install equipment. Inspect helper's work for compliance with the contract plans, specifications, and industry standards. Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed. Examine / inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision. Comply with Company Code of Conduct and jobsite policies. Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision. Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor.

Physical Demands :

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 52 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Requires extensive walking throughout shift.
• Additional Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) may be required such as Kevlar sleeves.

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