Solar Installation Supervisor (Central Coast) Atascadero, CA

About GRID Alternatives:

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy.

Our vision: a transition to clean, renewable energy that includes and benefits everyone.

At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members.  

Based in Oakland, California, GRID has 9 regional offices and affiliates serving all of California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware; GRID also works in Nicaragua, Mexico and Nepal. GRID has a dedicated staff of 350 and growing! ​

We are looking for a full-time, experienced Solar Installation Supervisor to oversee all on-site aspects of PV installations on the homes of low-income families and multifamily affordable housing properties.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead installations of solar electric systems with crews of volunteers and/or job trainees

• Responsible for all technical and safety aspects of PV installations

• Review designs for compliance with GRID Alternatives design standards and local and national code compliance

• Train volunteers and job-trainees in solar electric installation

• Ensure that all solar installations are installed according to GRID Alternatives safety and quality standards

• Assist in warehouse organization, organization of tools and other construction resources, etc…

• Work with and report to Construction Manager on meeting production goals

• Conduct site visits and permitting • Schedule inspections and meet inspectors on-site at scheduled times

• Trouble-shoot installed solar electric systems

• Provide training, guidance and mentorship to SolarCorps Members, Interns and other persons interested in learning about PV installation

• Other duties as assigned

Other responsibilities: designing, equipment purchasing, hardware store runs, equipment unloading and loading, answering homeowner and volunteer questions, talking to media and generally participating in activities necessary to make solar happen for low-income families.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• At least 2 year experience in PV system installation and troubleshooting

• Experience leading a crew in PV installation

• Excellent technical, computer skills, aptitude in math

• Comfortable working as part of a team and willing to pitch in as needed, especially with training AmeriCorps members, other staff and volunteers

• Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to rapidly growing organization

• Willingness to work on evenings and weekends

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills (verbal/written, ability to work with volunteers and clients, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively)

• Flexibility and Willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to a rapidly growing organization

• Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record

• Extensive travel throughout the Central Coast region

• Some overnight travel Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with residential and commercial solar

• Experience in design of PV systems

• Electrical License is a plus

• Experience in training and/or working with volunteers

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Sketchup or AutoCAD

• NABCEP certified

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

• Passion for sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or environmental justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place

GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Women, reentry individuals, and people of color are urged to apply.