Lead Solar Installer
San Jose, US
Summary of Role:
YN Energy is seeking an experienced Solar Lead Installer. You will be working as an assistant lead on an installation crew. This role provides an opportunity for qualified individuals to install best-in-class solar PV systems. You will learn many new skills and gain new knowledge working in this position.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Effectively work on a team to install and seal roof attachments, equipment racking supports, and solar panels.
- Perform all construction tasks per the manufacturer’s installation guidelines.
- Electrical wiring of solar array/system (DC and AC)/installing raceways.
- Perform site survey activities.
- Review job installation plan with Crew Lead.
- Assist with project inventory tracking.
- Prepare, load, and organize installation vehicles. Warehouse organization is required.
- Attend mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety.
- Troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment.
- Maintain job Extensive knowledge of residential electrical and structural systems, blueprints and spec sheets.
- Hold a valid Driver’s License.
- Reliable attendance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- OSHA 30 Certification.
- Associate’s degree and 2+ years of related experience.
- Strong understanding of NEC codes, especially with residential PV installations.
- Proficient in the installation of grid-tied and micro/string inverter applications.
- Excellent customer service skills and verbal and written communication skills.
- Electrical Journeyman’s License.
- NABCEP certification.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Ability to traverse and maneuver around job sites to survey and assess all aspects of the construction process for extended periods of time.
- Ability to climb a ladder onto a roof/walk across a roof/install equipment on a roof safely.
- Regularly works in outdoor conditions: inclement weather, heat and humidity, cold and freezing temperatures, and exposure to poisonous plants, insects, and allergens.
- May be exposed to energized electrical equipment and will be required to take appropriate precautions.
- The employee may routinely handle typical work equipment/materials and be required to lift, move and install materials up to 50+ pounds.
- Frequent and repeated lifting from the ground to various heights up to 50 pounds individually, and team lift heavier items.
- Noise level in the work environment is moderate but could be louder depending on the location of installation or demo.
- Ability to use and learn standard construction equipment and technology with proficiency.
- Typical work hours are M-F in 8-hour shifts, potential weekends, and willing to travel.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and own a registered insured personal vehicle to travel between job sites – no use of motorcycles or scooters during business hours.
- Ability to travel between warehouse and job sites.
- Visual acuity to drive motor vehicles and mobile equipment and to read printed and electronic documents.
- Hearing capacity to receive, perceive and react to common driving and construction environment noises.