At Ethical Energy Solar, we believe to power the world is by empowering people. We do this by providing clean, affordable power to American families, creating life-changing career opportunities for our teams, and helping build a more sustainable and resilient American economy.
Our Core ValuesINNOVATIONWe are leaders. We engage in a process of continuous and never ending improvement: evaluating new products, new services, and new processes. Each and every day we look for opportunities to reinvent ourselves and our business so we can better serve our customers and our communities.
PEOPLE BEFORE PROFITPrinciples, so often spoken of but so rarely acted upon, are the cornerstone of who we are. We left our previous careers in solar, energy supply and product management to create an environment in which we never have to put profits before people or principles. We believe this uncompromising dedication to, doing the right thing for the right reasons, is the secret to our success.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GROWTHAt Ethical Energy, we've created an environment where our team members thrive. We provide encouragement, education, mentorship, and support so that each of our team members find success and feel fulfilled personally and professionally. Our team members are given opportunities to grow and learn from the best. Our chief goal is to create a life changing culture both personally and professionally.
POSITION SUMMARY The Solar Installation Technician is a critical member of the solar installation construction team to install and complete residential solar installation projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform onsite customer installations, repairs, and troubleshooting
- Manage spare parts and maintain inventory records
- Read blueprints and schematics to ensure accuracy of panels
- Choosing and configuring setup locations
- Assemble solar panels
- Configure the wiring and inspect all electrical parts
- Install and connect any batteries or other accessories
- Perform maintenance on all systems
- Ensure the safe installation of ladders on single and multilevel homes per OSHA regulations
- Maintain OSHA safety regulations while on roofs and on the ground to prevent injury; all while ensuring timely system installation
- Participate in training sessions on new product offerings, installation methodology, and safety
- Review inventory at the loading dock to ensure the assigned crew truck is stocked adequately
- Prepare job site for solar panel installation including racking, mechanical and structural mounts, electrical equipment, and tools as specified by project plan
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what maintenance is needed
- Apply weather sealing to roofing structure, building, or support mechanisms
- Perform project clean up at customer site and installation vehicle to ensure a clean and orderly job site and work environment
NECESSESARY SKILLS, BACKGROUND & COMPETENCIES- Professionally interact with customers while on construction sites
- Able to accurately read and follow blue prints
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of houses and buildings
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations regarding ladder safety, construction site safety, and injury prevention
- Able to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Willingness to learn about new product lines and installation methodologies
