Electrical Technician

Solar energy technicians spend their days working on solar panels in a variety of applications. Responsibilities might include:

• Installing and maintaining panels on the roof of a residential home or corporate office
• Helping build a solar farm
• Lifting heavy materials, climbing ladders, and moving about on roofs
• Staying up to date on local, state, and federal codes to install and maintain panels according to regulations
• Reading blueprints and schematics to place panels correctly
• Cutting, fitting, and connecting multiple panels
• Choosing and configuring setup locations
• Performing site-specific engineering analysis or assessments, detailing exact requirements.
• Installing solar panels, inverters, and other necessary equipment at various locations and environments.
• Ensuring electrical wiring is correctly in place and adhering to all safety and technical standards.
• Maintaining records of maintenance, installation, and operation procedures for each site.
• Diagnosing and fixing any issues related to solar system performance.
• Keeping current with emerging technology and techniques in solar installation.
• Providing detailed technical explanations to clients on how to use the systems effectively.