Solar Alternatives

Lead Solar Installer

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Orleans, LA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrate proficiency in specific tasks.
Have at least 2 years of proven field service experience.
Have a clean driving record, a valid driver's license, and the ability to drive small and large service vehicles.
Be drug-free.
Have hand tools and basic power tools.
Be available to work 40–50 daytime hours per week.
Have an associate degree or higher college education.

Responsibilities

Lead a team in diagnosing, repairing, and recommending supplemental energy solutions.
Provide field repair and installation services for energy storage, solar energy, controls, and other solutions.
Service home energy systems including solar photovoltaic systems, solar systems with backup batteries, solar pool heaters, solar water heaters, and electric vehicle chargers.
Work efficiently on repairs and modifications of existing energy systems, individually and with the crew.
Troubleshoot and diagnose systems.
Upsell additional services.
Provide a consistent customer experience that meets company expectations.
Document and communicate all assigned work.
Prepare and execute work safely in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
Maintain company fleet stock and cleanliness.
Organize and clean the warehouse as assigned by a supervisor.
Perform general labor, including carrying panels and ladders, cleaning panels, and site cleanup.
Participate in the on-call rotation.
Assess general site conditions according to job safety analysis.
Send invoices and collect payment at the point of service.

Desired Qualifications

Electrical, roofing, solar, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and/or plumbing background is preferred.
Training and education in electrical, roofing, solar, engineering, or generators.
Solar, NABCEP, or electrical certification.
Familiarity with field service software.

Lead Solar Installer

Solar Alternatives · New Orleans, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-22

Salary: USD 58,000–90,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Operations - Solar

Description

Join the clean energy revolution! Solar Alternatives, the leading renewable energy company in the Gulf, is seeking an experienced Lead Solar Installer! This position will lead a team to diagnose, repair, and recommend supplemental energy solutions to a broad clientele. This position will provide field repair and installation services using the latest energy storage, solar energy, controls and other solutions to deliver reliability, efficiency, and profitability.

Lead Solar Installer's service a broad range of home energy systems, included but not limited to solar PV systems, solar systems with backup battery, solar pool heaters, solar water heaters, and electric vehicle chargers.

Solar Alternatives provides advanced training in new technnologies and offers growth and certification opportunities. This is a great opportunity to turn your construction experience toward a new career in clean energy!

Responsibilities include:

Work efficiency of self and crew in repairs and modifications of existing energy systems
Troubleshooting and diagnosing
Upselling additional services
Providing a consistent customer experience that meets company expectations
Accountable for documentation and communication for all assigned work
Preparation and execution of work safety in accordance with OSHA regulations
Accountable for maintaining company fleet stock and cleanliness
Warehouse organization and cleanliness as assigned by supervisor
General labor, including or not limited to carrying panels and ladders, panel cleaning, site cleanup
Participates in the On Call rotation
Assess site general conditions per job safety analysis
Sends invoice and collects payment at point of service

Requirements

Demonstrates specific task proficiency
2+ years proven field service experience
Electrical, roofing, solar, HVAC, and/or Plumbing background perferred
Highly organized and very attentive to detail
Well-spoken, clean appearance, and good client manners
Clean driving record, valid license and ability to drive small and large service vehicles
Drug free
Hand tools and basic power tools
Ability to work 40-50 daytime hours per week
Electrical/Roofing/Solar/Engineering/Generator training and education
Solar/NABCEP/Electrical certification
Field service software familiarity
Associates or greater college education

Benefits

Salary starts at $25-32/hr based on qualifications, plus monthly bonus based on upsell ability. Benefits include majority-paid medical, dental, vision and matching 401K program. Earned paid time off starts at two weeks annually with 7 paid holidays.

Solar Alternatives is an award-winning leader in innovative energy technology and reliable, high standards service, engineering, procurement, and construction. Over 1000 clients in the commercial, residential, governmental and industrial space rely on Solar Alternatives expertise and energy management to control energy costs and achieve sustainability goals. Solar Alternatives is A+ rated at Better Business Bureau and Angie's List, and is an Employee Wellness Award Winner from LifeCity. Start a lifetime career to be proud of, and do well while doing good, at a growing company with a great future.

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