Solar Field Assistant

Brief Description of Sunnova Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is an industry-leading adaptive energy services company focused on making clean energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for homeowners and businesses. At Sunnova, we embrace diverse perspectives, vibrant creativity and forward-thinkers who share our zeal for a sustainable future. A career with us means pushing beyond traditional limits, exploring new horizons, collaborating with like-minded peers, and transforming the energy industry for the better. If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we encourage you to apply! THE SOLAR FIELD ASSISTANT Sunnova Energy is searching for a Solar Field Assistant for our Maintenance and Service group. Sunnova owns and maintains a distributed fleet of residential solar systems across multiple states and several U.S. territories. All monitoring and inbound customer service calls are handled in-house. We utilize a highly skilled team of technicians as well as third-party service partners, to maintain and service our fleet. The Solar Helper's primary responsibility is to assist Solar Technicians with maintaining the performance of the solar systems, provide excellent customer service to our customers, ensure a smooth workflow, and optimally performing solar systems. Responsibilities Assists Solar Technician in performing maintenance and service tasks for solar customers in assigned territories Assists Solar Technician in evaluating systems accurately for maintenance, warranty, design, and other purposes Assists Solar Technician in providing Tier 1 troubleshooting for all performing solar systems Develops knowledge of all roof types, the appropriate flashings, and mounts, while working at various heights. Drive your personal vehicle to job sites and locations that aligns with business needs. Perform service work based on your skill level and training. Minimum Requirements High School Diploma (or GED) 1+ year experience as an electrical technician, solar installer, electrician or solar helper, solar maintenance technician Current, valid Driver's license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Proficient in speaking, reading and writing English Electrical training Reliable transportation. Preferred Qualifications OSHA 30 Certified Formal electrical apprenticeship and/or vocational training 1 + years' labor experience in electrical trade, general construction, or mechanical experience 1 + years in the Solar Electric Industry Bilingual, English and Spanish Additional knowledge, skills and abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Organized and maintains a professional appearance Strong verbal and written communication skills. Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams Working Conditions Location varies depending on job sites Estimated 25% travel minimum.1-2 overnight stays per month. Additional travel and overnights may increase based on business needs. Able to work an adjusting schedule and respond to emergencies. Driving Required; Valid Driver's License and Motor Vehicle Report required Physical Requirements Long hours spent outside of residential rooftops, driving to customer residencies, some ground and rooftop work Various weather conditions include cold and snowy, hot and humid, and everything in between; must be comfortable working in different environments Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; assistance may be provided for oversized items Able to sit, stand, walk, and drive for up to 8 hours at a time Work postures include reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and handling objects above/below the shoulder Benefits - Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match. Competitive compensation & annual bonus Paid time off, including 11 holidays and Paid Parental Leave Cell phone allowance for many roles Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health provider > $35 - $35 an hour All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We appreciate the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and we are looking to hire real people. If you use AI for any part of the job application process, we highly encourage that you review any AI generated content to ensure your personality and unique capabilities are highlighted. We reserve the right to disqualify candidates that we reasonably believe solely relied on AI generated content in the application process. If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

Created: 2024-11-05