Installer Solar Panel

The Solar Panel Installers installs solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on the roofs, sides or near homes and businesses to convert the sun’s power to electricity. Most of your work as a solar panel installer will be outdoors and at height.

Responsibilities:

· The solar panel installer configures, installs, and maintains solar PV system for customer.

· They assess the environment, detect, and mitigate any hazards associated with installation.

· They will plan out where everything will go, and then place components according to those diagrams.

· They seal the system against weather, using safety codes, and manufacturer specifications.

· They label, install, and terminate electrical wiring.

· They test the system, measure grounding systems, and adjust the controls as needed.

Knowledge:

• Assessing locations to ensure they are suitable for solar panels
• Measuring up areas for installation
• Adjusting building surfaces so panels fit and are adequately supported
• Installing and maintaining solar panels on homes, business premises or open land
• Connecting solar panels to an electrical system
• Grounding electrical equipment and checking wiring
• Adhering to strict health and safety guidelines
• Performing maintenance checks and fixing solar panels

Qualifications

· High school diploma.

· Knowledge of basics of designing and installing PV systems and possible training for certification as a solar panel installer, preferred

· Experience through an apprenticeship, acceptable.