4229 - Solar - Technician

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled Solar Technician to join Overland Contracting, a Black & Veatch company. In this role, you will be responsible for assembling, installing, and maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessments and schematics. Your work will ensure the efficient and safe installation of solar systems, contributing to the company's mission of providing innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Responsibilities

• Use appropriate hand tools and power tools 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 arrays, buildings, 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.
• Lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies; clean tools, equipment, material, and work areas.
• Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.
• Perform a variety of routine, non-machine tasks, including removing forms from set concrete, filling expansion joints with asphalt, digging, spreading, and leveling dirt and gravel, using pick, shovel, and wheelbarrow.
• Participate in all safety-related processes and programs as requested.
• 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.
• If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• 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.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Read and understand plans and specifications.
• Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop a 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.
• Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Physical Demands:

  • Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 52 pounds.
  • Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
  • Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
  • Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to a set procedure.
  • Requires repetitive movement.
  • Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
  • Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
  • Requires extensive walking throughout shift.
  • Additional Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) may be required such as Kevlar sleeves.

• Work Environment:

  • Typical construction site environment.
  • Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
  • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
  • Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
  • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
  • Work around hazardous equipment.
  • Requires exposure to high places.
  • This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances, life insurance, and a robust wellness program.
• Paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
• 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.

About the Company

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients. We lead with care, and safety is non-negotiable, built into every job, every site, and every decision so our teams return home safe each day.

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 value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals.

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