Solar Technician
Job Location:
Brookston, IN - USA
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Job Summary
Position Summary:
Essential Job Functions:
- Promote and comply with all MasTec and safety policies and procedures
- Use appropriate hand tools (i.e. crescent wrench pliers hammer screwdriver etc.) and power tools (i.e. Drills Impact Wrenches) to perform a variety of functions to install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings schematics and instructions.
- Lay-out assemble and install solar modules panels or support structures as specified.
- Apply weather sealing to array building or support mechanisms.
- Identify methods for laying out orienting and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation electrical configuration or system maintenance.
- Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials.
- Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
- Determine materials equipment and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
- Install active solar systems including solar collectors concentrators pumps or fans.
- Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
- Lift carry and hold building materials tools and supplies; clean tools equipment material and work areas; mix pour and spread concrete asphalt gravel and other materials; Bend cut thread join wrap and seal sections of rigid / PVC conduit
- Installing power whips and harnesses; driving stakes; perform cleaning compacting grading painting sanding or stripping operations
- Compile or maintain records of system operation performance and maintenance.
- Perform a variety of routine non-machine tasks including but not limited to removing forms from set concrete filling expansion joints with asphalt digging spreading and leveling dirt and gravel using pick shovel and wheelbarrow.
- Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the MasTecs Zero Injury principles. If needed use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
- Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
- Participate in all pre-job work planning and safety discussions. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
- Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms smell of smoke different colored warning tags warning sirens).
- Understand support and follow lockout tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job.
- Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with.
- Produce quality work meeting requirements of plans specifications and industry standards.
- With regard to that portion of the work assigned develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications and plan lay-out diagram and install equipment.
- Inspect helpers work for compliance with the contract plans specifications and industry standards. Point out deficiencies explain them and take corrective action needed.
- Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments relocation or replacement. Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed.
- Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems inaccuracies and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision.
- If certified to operate equipment ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated maintained in good working order and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used.
- Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities.
- Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.
- Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor.
Education and Work Experience Requirements:
- 2 years of experience working as a Solar Installer or equivalent combination of education and experience in a construction setting.
- Working knowledge of the Solar Photovoltaic construction craft and the assembly installation or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems for ground or roof installation.
- Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
- Ability to understand and follow directions.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- Determine materials equipment and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
- Evaluate work and safely utilize appropriate hand tools (i.e. crescent wrench pliers hammer screwdriver etc.) and power tools (i.e. Drills Impact Wrenches) for the work being performed.
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
- Listen to co-workers suggestions safety concerns and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.
Working Environment:
- Typical construction site environment
- Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
- Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust mud wind snow rain etc.
- Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
- Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Work around hazardous equipment.
- This is a safety sensitive position.
Physical Demands:
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Stand Kneel Bend Stoop Move in and around confined and cluttered places and uneven areas see and hear naturally or with correction.
- Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
- Requires using hands to handle control or feel objects tools or controls according to a set procedure.
- Requires repetitive movement.
- Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
- Requires the ability to walk on steep rough or uneven terrain for long periods of time without rest.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Whats in it for you
Financial Wellbeing
- Compensation: $22.00-$24.00/hourly commensurate with experience
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse domestic partner and children
- Diabetes Management Telehealth Coverage Prescription Drug Plan
MasTec Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Companys policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race gender sex sexual orientation gender identity color religion national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTecs policy to comply with all applicable state federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Leading specialty contractor engineers, designs and constructs infrastructures for electric power generation and transmission, oil and natural gas pipelines, renewable energy facilities and wireless networks.
