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ENTRY-LEVEL SOLAR INSTALLERhttps://www.irecsolarcareermap.org/jobs/entry-level-pv-installer

Entry-level installers assemble and mount photovoltaic systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with system design schematics for residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar projects.Entry-level Solar installers with short-term training assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures; identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation; work in teams to install PV systems in accordance with codes and standards using drawings, schematics, and instructions; and apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.ADVANCEMENT ROUTES▸ Solar Site SupervisorAdditional training in quality and safety assurance would support this advance.▸ Lead PV InstallerThis path demands significant electrical, mechanical, and solar PV training and certification.▸ Electrician with Solar ExpertiseThis move demands significant electrical and solar PV training; apprenticeship is a likely path..▸ Engineering TechnicianThis move requires associate-level education in an engineering specialty.