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Job Description

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 47-1011.03

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Solar Energy Installation Managers”.

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Tasks for “Solar Installation Supervisor”

Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
Evaluate subcontractors or subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.
Assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements.
Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems.
Purchase or rent equipment for solar energy system installation.
Visit customer sites to determine solar system needs, requirements, or specifications.
Develop and maintain system architecture, including all piping, instrumentation, or process flow diagrams.
Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
Monitor work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects conform to plans, specifications, schedules, or budgets.
Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.

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