Lead Solar Installer

Job Title: Lead Solar Installer
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Minimum Experience Required: 6 Years
Work Location: Victoria, British Columbia

Job Summary

The Solar Installer is responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing and servicing residential and commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The role involves installing solar panels, mounting systems, inverters, battery storage systems and associated equipment, as well as diagnosing and resolving technical issues with existing solar installations.

The successful candidate must have extensive hands-on solar installation experience and the ability to independently complete installations, troubleshoot system faults and respond to customer service calls.

Key Responsibilities

Solar Installation

• Install residential and commercial solar photovoltaic systems.

• Install solar panels, mounting structures, racking systems and associated equipment.

• Install inverters, battery storage systems, monitoring equipment and related solar components.

• Perform rooftop and ground-mounted solar installations.

• Interpret solar system layouts, site plans and installation drawings.

• Measure, prepare and assess installation areas.

• Ensure solar panels and mounting systems are correctly positioned, secured and installed according to manufacturer specifications.

• Assist with system testing, commissioning and performance verification.

• Identify and resolve installation challenges on site.

Service, Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Respond to residential and commercial solar system service calls.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot solar system faults, equipment failures and performance issues.

• Inspect solar panels, inverters, batteries, monitoring equipment and associated components.

• Identify defective or damaged equipment and determine appropriate repairs or replacements.

• Perform maintenance, repairs and equipment replacements within the individual's authorized scope of work.

• Communicate directly with equipment manufacturers, technical support departments and suppliers to diagnose issues and arrange replacement components.

• Coordinate warranty claims and replacement equipment.

• Follow up on outstanding service issues to ensure systems are operating correctly.

• Explain technical problems and completed repairs to customers.

General Duties

• Maintain tools, equipment and installation materials.

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe worksite.

• Follow workplace safety procedures and safe working practices when working at heights.

• Coordinate with electricians, project managers, suppliers and other installation personnel.

• Travel to residential and commercial installation and service locations as required.

• Maintain records of installation work, service calls and repairs.

• Perform other duties related to solar installation, maintenance and servicing.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in solar installation.

• Demonstrated experience installing residential and commercial solar PV systems.

• Strong working knowledge of solar panels, mounting systems, inverters and battery storage systems.

• Proven ability to diagnose and troubleshoot solar system faults and equipment failures.

• Experience responding to service calls and performing solar system repairs and maintenance.

• Ability to communicate with suppliers and manufacturers regarding technical issues, replacement components and warranty claims.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, solar layouts and installation plans.

• Knowledge of solar installation procedures and workplace safety requirements.

• Strong practical problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Valid driver's licence.

• Ability to work at heights and perform physically demanding outdoor work.

Working Conditions

• Full-time, permanent employment.

• Residential and commercial installation sites.

• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

• Rooftop work and working at heights.

• Physical duties including lifting, carrying equipment and climbing ladders.

• Travel between installation and service locations.

• Legally entitled to work in Cnada with a valid work permit, permanent residence status or Canadian Citizen.