Job Description
Our World Energy is looking to hire a Solar Installer to join our dynamic team in Colorado!
Position: Solar Technician
Office Location: Denver, CO
Department: Field
About us:
Our World Energy was founded with the client-centric model that allows us to focus exclusively on serving our clients. Our persistent focus on the customer experience guarantees a positive outcome and ultimately, money saved. We are backed by over $5 Billion in funding, and alongside our install partners, we are leading the way towards a 100% sustainable planet.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive Salary and bonus opportunites!
- Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Options
- Company equipment and vehicle, applicable to certain jobs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Six (6) Observed holidays
- High-energy, fun, and friendly culture
- Opportunity for career development and advancement with a rapidly growing company
- Employee Referral program
About us
Our World Energy was founded with a client-centric model that allows us to focus exclusively on serving our clients as one of the Nations leading residential solar installers. Our persistent focus on the customer experience guarantees a positive outcome and ultimately, money saved. We are backed by over $5 Billion in funding, and alongside our install partners, we are leading the way towards a 100% sustainable planet.
About This Role
As an Installer, your responsibilities are to 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. In this role, you will be a part of a crew that is responsible for installing solar systems on residential homes.
Job Responsibilities:
- Work with a team to install the racking system and solar panels on residential roofs
- Structurally mount racking and electrical equipment and effectively seal penetrations
- Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment
- Ensure proper job documentation is completed once the job installation concludes
- Interact with customers, answer and direct questions as needed
- Read and review blueprints and plan documents
- Install racking systems and modules, run conduit and wiring on roofs
- Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices
- Configure electrical wiring of the solar system (AC and DC) per plans and local codes.
- Test operation or functionality of completed work
- Structurally mount racking and electrical equipment and effectively seal penetrations
- Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards
- Assisting with other duties as assigned by Crew Lead and/or Regional Operations Manager
Job Qualifications:
- 1 year of residential solar experience required
- OSHA Preferred
- Ability to safely handle power tools and materials such as: ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead Installer
- Electrical/PV Installation Knowledge: Working knowledge of current NEC codes. Ability to interpret single-line drawings and PV systems from roof to meter. Demonstrates knowledge of electrical principles as it pertains to solar interconnection/tie-in and code and how PV systems operate. Understands interconnection activities. Understands basic construction principles
- Safety: Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
- Ability to understand or have experience in Electrical Panels including Sub Panels (MBD derate, conduit bending, relocating circuits, etc.)
- Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
- Layout and assembly of solar modules / array and mounting hardware
- Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses and other personal protective equipment
- Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements (A valid Drivers License and clean MVR are required to drive company vehicles.)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to withstand heights, be on roofs, and climb ladders (Daily)
- Ability to lift 50-75+ lbs. routinely (Daily)
- Ability to work in 0-100+ degree weather, as well as in wet, dry and humid conditions (Daily)
- Ability to move around for prolonged periods. standing, kneeling, bending, Squat and climbing ladders (Daily)
- 8-hour shift
- 10-hour shift
- 12-hour shift
Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Solar Installation: 1 year (Required)
- Solar: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person