Occupation
Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.
$53,140 medianBright outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 47-2231.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
- 02Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
- 03Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.
- 04Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
- 05Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
- 06Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.
- 07Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
- 08Diagram layouts and locations for photovoltaic (PV) arrays and equipment, including existing building or site features.
- 09Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
- 10Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.
- 11Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.
- 12Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
PV Installer (Photovoltaic Installer)Solar InstallerSolar PV Installer (Solar Photovoltaic Installer)Solar PV Integrator (Solar Photovoltaic Integrator)Journeyman Electrician PV Installer (Journeyman Electrician Photovoltaic Installer)PV Installation Tech (Photovoltaic Installation Technician)Solar DesignerSolar Electric InstallerSolar Panel Installation Technician (Solar Panel Installation Tech)Solar Technician (Solar Tech)
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Knowledge the job leans on
Building and ConstructionEngineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsPublic Safety and Security
Skills that carry over from service
InstallationJudgment and Decision MakingQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationTroubleshootingTime Management