Solar Helper

At Sunnova, we embrace diverse perspectives, vibrant creativity and forward-thinkers who share our zeal for a sustainable future. A career with us means pushing beyond traditional limits, exploring new horizons, collaborating with like-minded peers, and transforming the energy industry for the better.

If you’re excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we encourage you to apply!

The Solar Electrician Helper Position

Sunnova Energy is searching for a Solar Electrician Helper for our Maintenance and Service group. Sunnova owns and maintains a distributed fleet of residential solar systems across 30+ states and several U.S. territories. All monitoring and inbound customer service calls are handled in-house. We utilize a highly skilled team of technicians as well as third-party service partners, to maintain and service our fleet. The Solar Helper’s primary responsibility is to assist Solar Technicians with maintaining the performance of the solar systems, provide excellent customer service to our Customers, ensure a smooth workflow, and optimally performing solar systems.

Solar Electrician Helper Responsibilities

• Assists Solar Technician in performing maintenance and service tasks for solar customers in assigned territories
• Assists Solar Technician in evaluating systems accurately for maintenance, warranty, design, and other purposes
• Assists Solar Technician in providing Tier 1 troubleshooting for all performing solar systems
• Develops knowledge of all roof types, the appropriate flashings, and mounts, while working at various heights

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma (or GED)
• 0-1+ year experience as an electrical technician, solar installer, or solar maintenance technician
• Current, valid Driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English
• Electrical training

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30 Certified
• Formal electrical apprenticeship and/or vocational training
• 0-1 + years’ labor experience in electrical trade, general construction, or mechanical experience
• 0-1 + years in the Solar Electric Industry
• Bilingual, English and Spanish

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Organized and maintains a professional appearance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Working Conditions

• Location varies depending on job site
• Estimated 50% travel time
• Able to work an adjusting schedule and respond to emergencies
• Driving Required; Valid Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Report required

Physical Requirements

• Long hours spent outside of residential rooftops, driving to customer residencies, some ground and rooftop work
• Various weather conditions include cold and snowy, hot and humid, and everything in between; must be comfortable working in different environments
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; assistance may be provided for oversized items
• Able to sit, stand, walk, and drive for up to 8 hours at a time
• Work postures include reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and handling objects above/below the shoulder

Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• Cell phone allowance for many roles
• Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health provider

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

We appreciate the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and we are looking to hire real people. If you use AI for any part of the job application process, we highly encourage that you review any AI generated content to ensure your personality and unique capabilities are highlighted. We reserve the right to disqualify candidates that we reasonably believe solely relied on AI generated content in the application process.

If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.