Solar Electrician & Installers
- Posted 02 September 2021
- Salary $16-$25 per hour
- LocationFort Lauderdale
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
- ReferenceBKLI-2S
- Contact NameBrandon Kooser
Job description
For both openings, my client prefers that candidates be local to South Florida- Miami or Ft. Lauderdale area. Most of their projects will be in this area. Employees will receive per diem if they travel outside of this area.
Solar Electricians
PAY: $22-25 AN HOUR
NEED AT LEAST 1 YEAR'S WORTH of Solar work. Preferably they will have their journeyman’s license.
Solar Installers
AY: $16-22 AN HOUR
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Determine construction project layouts
- Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations
- Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers
- Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials
- Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes
- Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays
- Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems
- Install required labels on solar system components and hardware
- Determine photovoltaic (PV) system designs or configurations based on factors such as customer needs, expectations, and site conditions
- Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency
- Diagram layouts and locations for photovoltaic (PV) arrays and equipment, including existing building or site features
- Determine connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting photovoltaic (PV) systems with utility services or other power generation sources
- Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment
- 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
- Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance
Experience:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in DC electrical installation
- Must have a clean driving record
- Statewide travel is required
- Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal, driving and drug screen