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Job Description

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-1011.03

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Solar Energy Installation Managers”.

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Tasks for “Residential Field Manager”

Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
Evaluate subcontractors or subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.
Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems.
Assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements.
Monitor work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects conform to plans, specifications, schedules, or budgets.
Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
Visit customer sites to determine solar system needs, requirements, or specifications.
Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
Develop and maintain system architecture, including all piping, instrumentation, or process flow diagrams.
Purchase or rent equipment for solar energy system installation.
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.

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Digital refractometers
Cordless drills
Jig saws
Medium pipe wrenches
Filter masks
Caulking equipment
Volt-ohm meters VOM
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Crimping lugs
Total stations
Tubing cutters
Phillips head screwdrivers
Channel lock pliers
Tin snips
Large pipe wrenches
Impact drills
Right-angle drills
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Rat tail files
Digital multimeters
Stud locators
Safety glasses
Utility work machines
Trenchers
Acetylene torches
Charging pumps
Drill bit sets
Steel measuring tapes
Personal computers
Socket wrench sets
Vise grip pliers
Pipe taps
Video probe systems
Wire cutters
Small pry bars
Putty knives
Utility knives
Inclinometers
Solar analysis systems
Work vans
Laptop computers
Reciprocating saws
Adjustable hand wrenches
Diagonal cutting pliers
Handheld calculators
Needlenose pliers

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