Typical Tasks
Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cooperation
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Coordination
Time Management
Monitoring
Management of Personnel Resources
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Common Activities
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
