Construction & Architecture

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

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Salary Breakdown

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Average

$55,470

ANNUAL

$26.67

HOURLY

Entry Level

$29,480

ANNUAL

$14.18

HOURLY

Mid Level

$48,370

ANNUAL

$23.26

HOURLY

Expert Level

$78,940

ANNUAL

$37.95

HOURLY


Current Available & Projected Jobs

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

1

Current Available Jobs

13,540

Projected job openings through 2030


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Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

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Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Building and Construction

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

SKILL

Installation

SKILL

Quality Control Analysis

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Near Vision

ABILITY

Speech Recognition

ABILITY

Extent Flexibility

ABILITY

Oral Expression


Job Opportunities

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

  • Solar Technician
    Invenergy    Yuma, AZ 85366
     Posted about 20 hours    

    Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

    Job Description

    Solar Technician

    About the Site

    The Solar & Battery Storage sites range from the Phoenix area to Yuma.

    Position Overview

    As a Solar Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining Solar & Battery Storage project sites. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) help balance the supply and demand of energy. BESS works by timing their charging and discharging with the demands of the grid.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform routine mechanical, electrical maintenance and inspections on associated equipment

    + Wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.

    + Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a battery storage facility and associated equipment

    + Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components

    + Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment

    + Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods

    + Support BESS and Solar sites throughout the Phoenix and Yuma areas.

    Required Skills

    + High School Diploma or equivalent required

    + One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.

    + Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather

    + Ability to climb / work safely from a portable step ladder

    + Ability to understand directions, follow procedures, and complete tasks with minimal oversight

    + Effective communication skills both written and verbal

    + Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).

    + Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

    + 10% travel

    + Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future

    Preferred Skills

    + EPA certification preferred

    + Commercial HVAC experience

    + Experience with PV maintenance, including DC systems, AC medium voltage systems, and network communications and monitoring

    + Experience in an industrial environment dealing with machine repair and maintenance (Manufacturing, Automotive, Food Processing, Automation, Facilities) as a maintenance technician, electrician, electronic tech, field engineer or technician, service tech, etc.

    + Experience with the operation of various SCADA systems

    + Skilled in the use of testing equipment and tools such as Thermographic Electrical Inspection, I-V Curve Tracing, Meggers, and Ground Fault Detection

    + Strong Analytical and Diagnostic capabilities to troubleshoot and correct problems found

    + Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices

    + Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics

    + Proficiency with MS Office suite

    Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.

    Benefits

    Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, bonus, paid time off, etc.

    Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

    Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.


    Employment Type

    Full Time


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