Commercial Solar Installation Foreman (Crew Lead)

Soleeva Energy is a full service, residential and commercial solar installer looking for experienced and driven individuals to join our ever-expanding team. We are currently looking for a full-time Commercial Crew Lead. The Commercial Solar Foreman will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to a commercial PV solar installation team and overseeing multiple commercial projects to ensure they are on track. A typical day is spent out on the job site working while overseeing solar installations (Electrical or Mechanical), assisting in the installation of commercial systems, providing job instruction to each crew member, and communicating with operations team to ensure jobs are completed efficiently. The Solar Foreman is responsible for ensuring that the installation team members adhere to safety requirements and regulations and providing feedback to the Superintendents, Engineers, and Operations Managers. This candidate will have a vast working knowledge of current compliance codes and have experience installing PV systems in various applications. The ideal candidate will have both solar installation and electrical experience, possess strong organizational and communication skills, experience leading a team of installers, and be able to maintain a high work ethic.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage and execute commercial solar projects
• Read plans and blueprints and manage the installation from start to finish
• Be a point of contact for installations, schedules, and budget
• Engage in safety and progress inspections by company personnel and on-site subcontractors
• Answer calls and questions related to the job
• Analyze project requirements and perform to meet deadlines
• Ensure job site has all materials, tools, and equipment to perform job safely and efficiently
• Order materials, as needed, for job site
• Install and connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, outlets or other components and systems
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Communicate to the Operations Managers or Project Coordinators about potential problems encountered during construction that would affect the schedule or require additional materials to be procured
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
• Use and ensure the proper safety equipment and practices for safe installation with California OSHA compliance and adherence to corporate safety requirements and regulations
• Train, Mentor, and develop team crew members
• Providing ongoing feedback and support pertaining to ways in which the installation teams may be improved
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Collecting and submitting job-site photos during and at the end of each installation
• Present a positive image of Soleeva Energy to clients.
• Other tasks duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ solar installation experience in commercial and/or residential applications
• Knowledge of basic residential and/or commercial installations
• Minimum 1 year of leading a crew of 3 or more people
• Electrical installation experience required
• Mechanical installation experience required
• Ability to work in challenging environments (hot sun, cold, wind, tight spaces, etc.)
• Capable of standing for long stretches of time and working at heights (on rooftops, climb ladders and stairs)
• Ability to safely handle tools and materials commonly found in the construction and solar industries, such as: ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
• Self-motivated with an attention to productivity, detail and safety
• Ability to read basic solar and electrical plans
• Strong work ethic and excellent communication and documentation skills

Benefits:
We offer employees working full-time comprehensive benefits, including health coverage (medical, dental and vision), paid Holidays off, and Sick Leave.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, climb, crawl, push, pull, reach, sit, stand, climb ladders, and work with various tools and equipment. Must be able to operate a pallet jack and forklift. Have to ability to listen, understand, and communicate in writing and verbally. The employee will frequently be required to lift objects up to 75 pounds.
Requirements:

• Clean driving and background record
• Valid CA Driver's License
• The ability to travel within California on a bi-weekly basis based on project location.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment screening requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Solar: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CA Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Jose, CA 95131: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• solar installation: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $30 - $50