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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-2231.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 42,500.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 20.00
- Currently, there are 8,870 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Solar Photovoltaic Installers”.
Also Known As…
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers
- Solar Technician
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer (Solar PV Installer)
- Solar Installer Technician
- Solar Installer
- Solar Designer/Installer
- PV Design and Installation Technician
- Installer
- Solar Tech
- Solar System Installer
- Solar Power Installer
- Solar Photovoltaic Crew Lead
- Solar Panel Installer
- Solar Installer PV
- Solar Installation Helper
- Solar Field Service Technician
- Solar Energy Technician
- Solar Energy System Installer
- Solar Electric/Photovoltaic Installer (Solar Electric/PV Installer)
- Solar Electric Practitioner
- Solar Electric Installer
- PV Installer Tech
- PV Design Engineer
- Photovoltaic Testing Technician (PV Testing Technician)
- Photovoltaic Technician
- Photovoltaic Panel Installer (PV Panel Installer)
- Photovoltaic Installer (PV Installer)
- Photovoltaic Installation Technician (PV Installation Technician)
- Photovoltaic Fabrication Technician (PV Fabrication Technician)
- Photovoltaic Fabrication and Testing Technician (PV Fabrication and Testing Technician)
- Lead Installer
- Journeyman Electrician PV Installer
- Electro-Mechanical Solar Technician
- Apprentice
Tasks for “Photovoltaic Installer (PV Installer)”
- Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
- Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
- Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems.
- Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
- Determine photovoltaic (PV) system designs or configurations based on factors such as customer needs, expectations, and site conditions.
- Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans.
- Measure and analyze system performance and operating parameters to assess operating condition of systems or equipment.
- Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
- Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
- Diagram layouts and locations for photovoltaic (PV) arrays and equipment, including existing building or site features.
- Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment.
- Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.
- Demonstrate system functionality and performance, including start-up, shut-down, normal operation, and emergency or bypass operations.
- Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.
- Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
- Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.
- Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
- Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.
- Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes.
- Select mechanical designs, installation equipment, or installation plans that conform to environmental, architectural, structural, site, and code requirements.
- Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
- Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials.
- Determine connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting photovoltaic (PV) systems with utility services or other power generation sources.
- Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
- Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.
- Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
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- Filter masks
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- Fall arrest harnesses
- Directional compasses
- Crimping lugs
- Rat tail files
- Digital multimeters
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- Protective gloves
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Cordless drills
- Mallets
- Wheelbarrows
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- Work vans
- Utility knives
- Post hole augers
- Personal computers
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- Dirt shovels
- Extension ladders
- Channel lock pliers
- Work scheduling software
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- Microsoft Outlook
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- Microsoft Excel
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- Microsoft Word
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