4229 - Solar - Technician

About the role

The role involves assembling, installing, or maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. Tasks include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. The position also requires lifting, carrying, and holding building materials, tools, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working as a Solar Installer or equivalent combination of education and experience in a construction setting.
• Working knowledge of the Solar Photovoltaic construction craft and the assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for ground or roof installation.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must have all necessary tools (see Solar Installer Tool List).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills

• Knowledge of Solar Photovoltaic construction craft and assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Ability to visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Benefits

• Company matched 401k plan.
• Vendor discounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services.
• B&V Credit Union.

Pay

Salary Plan SOL: Solar Job Grade 200.

Schedule

Full-time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Life insurance.
• Robust wellness program.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Vendor discounts.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Identity theft and credit monitoring services.
• B&V Credit Union.

Management Responsibilities

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Solar Photovoltaic Installer.
• NCCER Electrician.
• NCCER Concrete Finishing.
• NCCER Carpenter.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working as a Solar Installer or equivalent combination of education and experience in a construction setting.
• Working knowledge of the Solar Photovoltaic construction craft and the assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for ground or roof installation.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Must have all necessary tools (see Solar Installer Tool List).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Competencies

• Knowledge of Solar Photovoltaic construction craft and assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Ability to visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

General Information

• Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users.
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• Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits, life insurance, and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.
• By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
• BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.
• Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.