DESCRIPTION

Solar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, install solar panels, and plug them into an electronic system including an inverter to connect the solar energy systems to the electricity lines.

REGULATORY ASPECT

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ALTERNATIVE LABEL

  • solar energy system installer
  • photovoltaic cell technician
  • solar technician
  • solar energy farm technician
  • solar energy panel technician
  • solar energy generation technician
  • solar roofer
  • solar energy system designer
  • PV field technician
  • photovoltaic energy installer
  • solar energy installation technician
  • solar energy system builder
  • solar energy plant technician
  • solar energy system constructor
  • photovoltaic energy panel installer
  • solar O and M technician
  • solar operations and maintenance technician
  • solar farm technician
  • photovoltaic field technician
  • solar energy array technician
  • photovoltaic system technician
  • photo-voltaic cell technician
  • solar energy harvesting technician
  • solar energy system maker
  • solar energy panel installer
  • solar energy system technician

TECHNICAL SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALS
  • check compatibility of materials
  • comply with legal regulations
  • follow health and safety procedures in construction
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  • follow safety procedures when working at heights
  • inspect construction supplies
  • inspect electrical supplies
  • install circuit breakers
  • install electrical and electronic equipment
  • interpret 2D plans
  • interpret 3D plans
  • mount photovoltaic panels
  • test procedures in electricity transmission
  • transport construction supplies
  • use measurement instruments
  • work ergonomically
OPTIONALS
  • answer requests for quotation
  • calculate needs for construction supplies
  • calculate solar panel orientation
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  • demonstrate products’ features
  • estimate profitability
  • install inverter
  • keep personal administration
  • maintain equipment
  • maintain solar energy systems
  • maintain work area cleanliness
  • monitor stock level
  • order construction supplies
  • process incoming construction supplies
  • provide information on solar panels
  • rig loads
  • use safety equipment in construction
  • work in a construction team
ESSENTIALS
  • electrical wiring plans
  • electricity
  • mechanics
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  • solar energy
OPTIONALS
  • building codes
  • solar panel mounting systems
  • types of photovoltaic panels
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  • zero-energy building design

SOFT SKILLS

ADAPTABILITY

50%

COMMUNICATION

50%

TIME MANAGEMENT

30%

PROBLEM SOLVING

65%

TEAMWORK

50%

WORK ETHIC

80%