Solar Technician - Hockley, United States - Wanzek Construction

Wanzek Construction

Verified Company

Hockley, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:

Responsible for assisting the Solar Technician to assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics.

This may include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules

Responsibilities:

Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
Use appropriate hand tools (i.e. crescent wrench, pliers, hammer, screwdriver, etc.) and power tools (i.e. Drills, Impact Wrenches) to perform a variety of functions to install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions
Layout, assemble and install solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified
Install structural, mechanical, rack system and PV panels
Lift, carry and hold building materials, tools, and supplies; clean tools, equipment, material, and work areas. Work areas will have a clean as you go policy, and work areas will be clean before leaving site.
Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the daytoday delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek's Zero Injury principles. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved
Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed
Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. backup alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training
Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
Coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers on the job
Actively participate in onthejob training and mentoring opportunities with coworkers in your craft when provided
Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
With regard to that portion of the work assigned, assist in the storage, planning and layout of materials in accordance with those plans and specifications
Learn to observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement. Notify supervision of any hazards observed and utilize safety stop work authority as needed
Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and continuous improvement measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision
If certified to operate equipment ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being utilized
Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing principal duties and accountabilities
Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision
Perform all other job related duties as requested by supervisor

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
Learn to read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions
Experience working as a laborer or in any construction craft as a helper, and a basic knowledge of working in Solar Photovoltaic construction craft
Developing knowledge of the assembly, installation, or maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems
Ability to understand and follow directions
Must be at least 18 years of age

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency
Evaluate work and safely utilize appropriate hand tools (i.e. crescent wrench, pliers, hammer, screwdriver, etc.) and power tools (i.e. Drills, Impact Wrenches) for the work being performed
Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
Listen to coworkers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.

The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of appli