Position: Lead Solar Installer - Part Time
Location: Tonawanda, NY
Compensation: $30.00-$50.00 based on experience
What We Are Looking For
NOCO Solar is a growing renewable energy provider committed to delivering high-quality solar installations to residential customers across Western New York. We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Lead Solar Installer to support our busy season with hands-on leadership and quality workmanship.
As a Lead Solar Installer, you’ll be responsible for overseeing on-site solar PV installations, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to code.
What You Will Do
•Oversee and participate in the full installation of residential and light commercial rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems.
•Interpret and execute project plans, layouts, schematics, and electrical diagrams provided by the engineering team.
•Ensure that racking, modules, inverters, conduit, and other system components are installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications, company standards, and applicable codes.
•Direct and delegate tasks to a team of installers and laborers to maintain an efficient workflow.
•Ensure that junior team members are trained on proper installation techniques and safety practices.
•Conduct pre-install briefings and post-install reviews to evaluate crew performance and project outcomes.
•Conduct quality checks at each stage of the installation to confirm work meets company and code standards.
•Troubleshoot and resolve on-site challenges related to electrical or structural aspects of the system.
•Verify system integrity and perform initial system commissioning when required.
•Implement and enforce all safety protocols, including fall protection, electrical safety, and equipment usage.
•Ensure that the job site is clean, organized, and hazard-free at all times.
•Document incidents, near misses, and safety concerns and communicate them promptly to supervisors.
•Serve as the primary point of contact between the field team and office/project management.
•Maintain accurate documentation of job progress, including photo documentation, site conditions, change orders, and time tracking.
•Communicate with homeowners or facility managers during installations to answer questions and provide status updates when appropriate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company
NOCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
What You Will Need
•2+ years of hands-on solar installation experience, preferably in a leadership role
•Proficient with hand and power tools, ladders, and fall protection systems
•Strong understanding of solar electrical systems and roof work
•Ability to read and interpret construction documents and schematics
•OSHA 10 or 30 certification preferred
•Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
What We Offer
•401(k) with company match
•Employee and family assistance program
•Years of service incentives
•Company provided uniforms and PPE
Buffalo, NY
part time
$62,400-$104,000