Solar Photovoltaic Installer
- Harness the sun's power and contribute to a sustainable future.
- Play a vital role in reducing carbon footprints and promoting clean energy.
- Work outdoors, using hands-on skills to build innovative solar solutions.
💰 Earn $48K-$62K
📚 High School Diploma or GED
Overview
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. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.Scoop
High School Diploma or GED
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
- Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
- Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
- Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.
- Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Using data or completing tasks
- Working with my hands
You are skilled in 💫
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Installation
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Having support
- Job security
- Accomplishing things
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Solar Photovoltaic Installer
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