Mechanical Solar Installer I - Field Services - Beitzel Corporation
Grantsville, MD 21536
About the Job
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
- 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