Entering the solar trade typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, which blend hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships in Cedartown, GA, last about two to three years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under certified professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a significant presence in Georgia, and projects a 10% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Cedartown earn an average of $623 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $698.50 per week. Training programs, community colleges, and organizations like NABCEP help aspiring solar professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and a crucial role in the clean energy transition.
Do you want to be on the cutting edge of the clean energy and climate tech industry? Are you excited about the intersection of renewable energy and the circular economy? We are too. And that's why we launched SOLARCYCLE, an advanced technology-based recycling company. The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew, and ultimately recycle yesterday's solar panels for tomorrow's clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs. And we need you to direct our field operations to help us become a leader in this new burgeoning sector in the renewable energy industry. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs. We need you to manage our customer operations to help us become a leader in this new, burgeoning sector in the renewable energy industry. About the role: As a Startup, we wear many hats and trust that our Vision, Mission, and Values help guide us in everyday decision making when there is often ambiguity, challenges, and problems in every direction. SOLARCYCLE Customer Operations team provides best-in-class, end-to-end support for our customers. The Customer Operations team is responsible for working hand in hand with our broad customer base, coordinating every pickup and delivery of products from customer locations to our recycling facilities. You will be responsible for various aspects of post-sales operations, ensuring exceptional customer experience, cross functional teamwork and coordinating sophisticated reverse logistics. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Customer Operations. You can work remotely from anywhere in the Eastern Time Zone in the U.S. with a preference for candidates in the Cedartown or Atlanta, GA areas. Responsibilities: Project Execution • Main point of contact for all recycling project customers, post-sale. • Responsible for scheduling and organizing all reverse logistics & services. • Coordinate with customers to guarantee that packaging specifications are adhered to, ensuring safe & efficient transport is achieved. • Confirm regulatory compliance is sharply adhered to. • Monitor contractual changes, develop & negotiate change orders. • Produce recycling certifications and environmental impact reports. • Complete contractual scope of work and close out projects. • Coordinate site services ranging from basic labor to advanced decommissioning. • Travel - Roughly 25%, plus or minus, required. • Reporting & Data Analysis • Inventory forecasting, tracking and management. • Executive level reporting and presentations. • Test, inform and drive process development and improvement. • Customer Satisfaction • Provide best-in-class customer support and services. • Quick problem solving as the first line of defense for customer related issues. Education, Training and Professional Experience: • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business, Energy Management, etc.) preferred. • 3-7 years of proven experience in operations or customer management role, preferably in the solar energy or recycling industries. • Strong leadership, task prioritization and time management skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. • Knowledge of solar energy systems, technologies, logistics & recycling. • High proficiency in Excel required, process mapping a plus You don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you think this role is for you but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right person for this role. You will be working alongside a highly successful team who deliver amazing innovative work in the solar PV industry! The solar industry needs a global end-of-life partner to restore, renew and ultimately recycle yesterday's solar panels for tomorrow's clean energy projects. SOLARCYCLE aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for a responsible solution to their end-of-life system needs. Solar power is one of the most powerful tools humanity has in our fight against climate change. But for solar to truly scale to its full potential, we need to create renewable supply chains and a vibrant secondary market for upcycled panels and recycled materials. Since its launch in 2022, SOLARCYCLE has assembled a world-class management team with experience scaling companies and organizations such as Amazon, Nextracker, Sierra Club, Solaria, and SunPower. The company has secured high-volume contracts with industry leaders such as AES, EDF Renewables North America, EDP Renewables North America, Greenbacker, Ørsted, Qcells, Silfab, Silicon Ranch, and Sunrun. This is the next frontier - ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable and domestic supply of the critical minerals needed for the next wave of solar. We exist to make clean energy massively scalable and even more sustainable by radically advancing recycling technology and infrastructure for the solar industry. If this resonates with you, we really want to meet you.
See More Details >>About SOLARCYCLE, Inc SOLARCYCLE, Inc is a cutting-edge technology-based recycling company that aims to be the partner of choice for solar asset owners looking for responsible solutions to their end-of-life system needs. We exist to make clean energy massively scalable and even more sustainable by radically advancing recycling technology and infrastructure for the solar industry.
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