Position Overview

The general role of the Mechanical Solar Installer I is to provide physical and general labor to solar panel system projects, along with various other construction, mechanical and industrial projects. This position requires mechanical knowledge and aptitude, along with a basic knowledge of industrial mechanical practices. Other projects may involve, but not be limited to the following industries: Construction, Manufacturing, Power Plants, Commercial, Aggregate, Oil and Gas, Factories, Production Plants, Coal, Wind Energy, etc.

This individual should have a basic understanding of industrial construction and must become proficient with the products and services offered by Beitzel Corporation. This position will require a flexible schedule with extensive travel and out-of-town work and the willingness to work extended hours to include weekends, holidays, evenings, and possible night shift.

What You'll Do

• Learn to install mechanical and electrical components of a solar energy system
• Assist with material preparation and job staging as assigned
• Learn to safely work around the electrical wiring of solar array/systems (AC and DC)
• Learn to run conduit and cables from solar panels to combiner boxes
• Assist with the layout and construct solar modules/arrays and mounting hardware
• Learn to mount mechanical and structural racking, modules, and electrical equipment
• Provide general labor for various construction, industrial and mechanical projects
• Utilize hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Learn to operate basic machinery such as a man-lift, scissor lift, fork-lift, etc.
• Assist with assembling machinery and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures
• Learn to set up rigging to hoist equipment
• Learn to select cables, ropes, chains, pulleys, winches, blocks, and sheaves, according to weight and size of load to be moved
• Use hand signals to direct workers who are engaged in hoisting machinery and equipment
• Learn to read blueprints and specifications to determine job requirements

Working Conditions

• Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
• Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Can complete repetitive motion tasks daily such as bolt torquing, installing brackets, etc.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
• Work in extreme temperature conditions and environments
• Perform work at a variety of heights

What You'll Bring

• 1-3 years of experience for piles, racking, and/or mods preferred
• 1+ years of mechanical experience in a residential, commercial, or industrial capacity required
• Preference given to candidates with previous experience in electrical solar installation and pile driving
• Possesses a mechanical aptitude with prior experience in solar commercial/industrial mechanical fields preferred
• Preference given to candidates with previous experience operating Pile Driving Equipment such as a PD-10 or equivalent
• Valid driver's license required
• Experience using basic hand tools
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to follow work direction
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable with working at heights preffered

Min

USD $18.00/Hr.

Max

USD $26.00/Hr.