Solar Photovoltaic Installers

• Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.
• Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.
• Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.
• Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.
• Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.
• Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.
• Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.
• Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.
• Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.
• Identify installation locations with proper orientation, area, solar access, or structural integrity for photovoltaic (PV) arrays.
• Program, adjust, or configure inverters and controls for desired set points and operating modes.
• Identify and resolve any deficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) system installation or materials.
• Visually inspect and test photovoltaic (PV) modules or systems.
• Install required labels on solar system components and hardware.
• Determine photovoltaic (PV) system designs or configurations based on factors such as customer needs, expectations, and site conditions.
• Determine materials, equipment, and installation sequences necessary to maximize installation efficiency.
• Determine connection interfaces for additional subpanels or for connecting photovoltaic (PV) systems with utility services or other power generation sources.
• Perform routine photovoltaic (PV) system maintenance on modules, arrays, batteries, power conditioning equipment, safety systems, structural systems, weather sealing, or balance of systems equipment.
• Install active solar systems, including solar collectors, concentrators, pumps, or fans.
• Activate photovoltaic (PV) systems to verify system functionality and conformity to performance expectations.
• Demonstrate system functionality and performance, including start-up, shut-down, normal operation, and emergency or bypass operations.
• Measure and analyze system performance and operating parameters to assess operating condition of systems or equipment.
• Compile or maintain records of system operation, performance, and maintenance.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Solar Photovoltaic Installers.

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Solar Photovoltaic Installers.