Lead Installer Opportunity - Central New Jersey

Sun Farm Network is presently installing solar panels on the parking lots of two NJ hospitals.  Officials call this the largest project at any health care facility in the state of NJ. Sun farm Network is currently seeking a lead installer for this project.  Although they are looking for installers with 3 years installation experinece, one year as a lead, they are willing to consider 3 years of trade supervisory skills and less installation experience.  If you feel you qualify, please apply.

Position: Lead Installer

Job Description: The Lead Installer is a professional position of leadership within the company. Leads are responsible for managing all aspects of the installation crew, with support from the Field Operations Manager and engineering colleagues, and for working towards key business objectives. This is a field management position with attractive compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities:
• Leading Customer Installations: providing job function expertise, managing the work of field crews, interacting directly with customers, coordinating with subcontractors, and assisting with job planning and results accounting.

• Overall Technical Operations: Ensuring safe and reliable operation of all company vehicles, appropriate warehouse operations (including clean-up, tool management, inventory management, etc), and any other aspects related to enabling effective field operations. Ensure proper planning and preparation for specific projects, including ordering, site preparation, truck provisioning, crew scheduling, etc.

• System Diagnostics and Repair: Testing, diagnosis, and repair of existing systems, including follow-up technical support for newly installed installations.

• Crew Management and Training: direct management of crew employees, including day-to-day coordination, yearly evaluations, and hiring. Take lead responsibility for training and ongoing skill development of field team members.

• Functional Development: Working in collaboration with other members of the company on process improvements, new product development, and ongoing quality and efficiency advancements. Significant work experience with mechanical and electrical assembly relevant to solar PV systems, including both AC and DC electrical systems, on-site construction practices, and crew management.

• An understanding of NEC requirements and other relevant regulations, and experience with safety requirements for work of this type.

• Polite with excellent communication and people skills, able to work effectively with direct reports and professional colleagues, and able to represent the company professionally.

• Able to support extensive physical requirements of on-site PV construction, including the ability to lift at least 60 pounds, willing to work in extreme environments (hot sun, high places, and crawl spaces), and a full range of mobility in upper and lower body).

• If you would like to apply for this job, please email your resume to info@sunfarmnetwork.com or fax it to (908)782-3054. PLEASE NOTE “LEAD INSTALLER” IN THE SUBJECT LINE AS WE HAVE SEVERAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE.


Qualifications:

• At least one year direct experience as a Lead Installer
• At least three years direct experience installing solar PV systems. Experience desired in all types of grid-tied inverters, and both roof and ground-mounted systems.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license, and be willing to work across the state and occasionally in other mid-Atlantic states.
• Willingness to work occasionally on evenings and weekends, and some overnight travel is required.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced and changing environment in a dynamic, growing, and highly competitive industry. Must be a fast learner with excellent interpersonal and team interaction skills.

Company: The Sun Farm Network is one of the largest solar power development companies in NJ, and winner of the 2008 Market Innovator of the Year Award by the NJ Board of Public Utilities. We have been financing, designing, installing and maintaining solar PV systems in New Jersey since 2002. Sun Farm Network has established a unique brand presence for innovation as well as technical and operational quality, and has been a leading voice in solar energy policy for the State since 2002.