47-1011.03 · Task explorer
Solar Energy Installation Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.
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This source lists 15 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2024.
15 tasks shown
Core · Task 17725 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
Core · Task 17726 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Core · Task 17735 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
Core · Task 17738 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
Core · Task 17732 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, or mechanical systems.
Core · Task 17729 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
Core · Task 17731 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
Core · Task 17737 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
Core · Task 17728 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
Core · Task 17727 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements.
Core · Task 17730 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Monitor work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects conform to plans, specifications, schedules, or budgets.
Core · Task 17733 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Visit customer sites to determine solar system needs, requirements, or specifications.
Core · Task 17739 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Purchase or rent equipment for solar energy system installation.
Supplemental · Task 17734 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Develop and maintain system architecture, including all piping, instrumentation, or process flow diagrams.
Supplemental · Task 17736 · 08/2024 · Incumbent
Evaluate subcontractors or subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.
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