solar energy technician

Description

Solar energy technicians install and maintain systems that collect solar energy. They prepare the necessary fixtures, often on roofs, install solar panels, and plug them into an electronic system including an inverter to connect the solar energy systems to the electricity lines.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

electricity alternative energy electrical wiring plans solar products mechanics solar energy photovoltaic systems

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate solar thermal energy systems for hot water and heating interpret 2D plans inspect construction supplies follow safety procedures when working at heights use measurement instruments inspect electrical supplies install electrical and electronic equipment install circuit breakers check compatibility of materials transport construction supplies install concentrated solar power systems interpret 3D plans work ergonomically install photovoltaic systems comply with legal regulations follow health and safety procedures in construction mount photovoltaic panels test procedures in electricity transmission

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain equipment use technical drawing software calculate solar panel orientation provide information on solar panels order construction supplies test mechatronic units maintain work area cleanliness perform data mining use CAD software use safety equipment in construction install mechatronic equipment analyse big data maintain robotic equipment install automation components process incoming construction supplies work in a construction team rig loads assemble sensors monitor stock level demonstrate products' features estimate profitability use specific data analysis software manage data assemble mechatronic units maintain solar energy systems utilise machine learning design prototypes calculate needs for construction supplies answer requests for quotation operate printing machinery determine suitability of materials analyse test data install inverter operate 3D computer graphics software keep personal administration test sensors manage quantitative data