Solar Energy Installation Managers
What is a Solar Energy Installation Manager?
A Solar Energy Installation Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the installation of solar energy systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Their role involves planning, coordinating, and supervising the installation process to ensure that solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are installed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry regulations and standards. Solar Energy Installation Managers work closely with engineers, technicians, and clients to assess project requirements, develop installation schedules, and manage resources. They are also responsible for training installation teams, maintaining safety protocols, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise during the installation process. This role is critical in promoting renewable energy solutions and advancing the adoption of solar technology in various sectors.
Tasks
- Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
- Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
- Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
- Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, or mechanical systems.
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Presentation software
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Project management software
- Cost estimating software
- Microsoft Project 365
- Oracle Primavera Cloud
- Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Analytical or scientific software
- Operating system software
Tools Used
- Solar radiation surface observing apparatus
- Power drills
- Locking pliers
- Pipe wrenches
- Power saws
Knowledge
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Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Skills
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Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Abilities
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Less than high school diploma
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Some college, no degree
Work Activities
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
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Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Detailed Work Activities
- Coordinate construction project activities.
- Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
- Direct construction or extraction personnel.
- Estimate materials requirements for projects.
- Estimate construction project labor requirements.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$49420.0 - $122260.0
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.