Careers

Solar Works welcomes experienced and qualified applicants. If you have experience and certification in solar sales, design, or installation please send your resume and cover letter to: laura@solarworksca.com. No drop-ins or phone calls, please.

Current Openings:

Advanced Technician & Special Projects Coordinator

The Advanced Technician & Special Projects Coordinator has four general areas of responsibility:

1). Warranty service and resolution of system performance issues

2). All aspects of inverter monitoring systems

3). Non grid-tied projects, e.g.: solar water heating, off-grid applications, and non-PV auxiliary projects

4). IT and office technology

Qualifications and Credentials:

All of the following are preferred. At least two are required for consideration:

• C-10, C-46, or B License in good standing
• Bachelors or graduate degree in physics, chemistry mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or equivalent science-based discipline from an accredited university
• NABCEP PV Installer Certification
• NABCEP Solar Thermal Installer Certification

Work Experience and Skills:

At least two years employment with an established solar integrator

• At least two years advanced hands-on installation experience in all aspects of the PV installation process
• Lead installer of at least three installations of large (50kW or more) commercial inverters
• Monitoring systems expertise: installation, configuring, troubleshooting, service, repair and warranty experience with inverters from all major manufacturers
• Advanced hands-on solar design and installation training from SunPower University, Solar Energy International, Solar Living Institute or equivalent training provider

Additional Preferred Experience and Skills:

• SWH installation training and experience (batch, drainback and draindown systems; sweat copper pipe; work with PEX tubing; set up control systems; start up new installations)
• Off-grid system design and installation experience
• Building performance training from PG&E or other equivalent program
• Supervision and management experience
• Expertise with hydraulic conduit benders and other commercial electrical installation equipment
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills

Pay Range:  $28-34/hour, commensurate with experience, productivity and performance. Starts at $28/hour, re-evaluated after completion of 90-day introductory period and performance review.

Application Period: Applications accepted until Thursday August 31, 2010.

Cover letter and resume via email only:

Laura@solarworksca.com

Solar Installer I (Entry Level)

The entry level Solar Installer I is primarily responsible for setting up equipment, tools and materials on the job, mounting solar panels on roofs and ground structures, assisting with running conduit and pulling wires, cleaning up the job site and returning tools to proper kits. The Installer I works under the direction of the Crew Leader and is accountable to the Installation Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 2 years experience in the building trades

• EMT conduit bending and mounting and wire pulling experience

• Ability to read plans and install equipment according to specifications

• Working knowledge of building construction

• Strict adherence to safety standards

• Responsible, reliable, respectful, cooperative, problem solver, quick learner, team player

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds overhead

• Energetic, with stamina in the field

• Skilled in troubleshooting PV issues

• Knowledge and experience in proper and safe use of tools

• Roof-competence; not afraid of heights or steep pitches

• Ability to solve on-the-job problems safely, effectively, creatively

• Willingness to take directions accurately and pleasantly

• Ability and willingness to learn quickly, retain and apply new information

• Ability to work well independently and cooperatively

• Non-smoker

The following qualifications must be met to advance to Installer II status:

• Minimum 6 months Installer I experience

• Completion of an accredited solar installer training program approved by Solar Works

• Successful completion of SunPower University on-line training modules

• Successful completion (passing scores, both tests) of SunPower Design and Installation training programs

• Completion of inverter manufacturers training program

• Some qualifications and experience may be replaced by NABCEP advanced certification

Compensation and Benefits

$15- $18/hour, holidays, vacation and sick leave, on-going training after 90-day introductory period.

How to Apply

Email cover letter and resume to laura@solarworksca.com