Solar Photovoltaic Installers

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.

On the job, you would:

• Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
• Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
• Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.

Education

• certificate after high school
• high school diploma/GED

Engineering and Technology

• building and construction
• product and service development

Business

• management
• customer service

Math and Science

• arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Safety and Government

• public safety and security

Basic Skills

• thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
• keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

• noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Integrity
• Cooperation
• Self Control
• Analytical Thinking

Hand and Finger Use

• hold or move items with your hands
• keep your arm or hand steady

Ideas and Logic

• notice when problems happen
• order or arrange things

Verbal

• listen and understand what people say
• communicate by speaking