Job Level: Entry Level Location: Cary, NC Shift: Flexible, minimum of 25 hrs/week Division: Blue Raven Solar Sales (part of SunPower) Applicants must have access to a personal vehicle to be considered for this position. Compensation • Training Pay: $20/hr during your first 4 weeks, provided minimum activity requirements are met. • Commission Pay: Average $800–$1,200/week after training. Top performers often earn $2,000+/week. • Incentives: Trip rewards, performance bonuses, and company swag. (If your earned commission exceeds your training pay in any given week, you'll always receive the higher amount.) Why You'll Love Working With Us • Flexible Schedule: Work any time from 8 AM to 8 PM, Mon–Sat (minimum 25 hrs/week). • Career Growth: Clear pathways to Sales Representative and Leadership roles. • Recognition: Incentive trips, bonuses, and leadership opportunities for top performers. Position Summary As an Appointment Setter at SunPower, you'll engage directly with homeowners, spark interest in solar solutions, and schedule appointments for our Sales Representatives. This is a field-based role involving face-to-face conversations through door-to-door outreach. Essential Duties • Generate interest by introducing homeowners to SunPower's solar solutions. • Schedule qualified appointments for Sales Representatives. • Maintain professionalism and integrity in all customer interactions. Minimum Qualifications • No experience necessary — full training provided. • Comfortable with door-to-door outreach. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Reliable transportation and ability to stay on your feet. About SunPower With decades of experience, SunPower is a U.S.-based leader in residential solar and storage solutions. We are committed to delivering accessible, reliable, and ethically sourced clean energy. In 2025, Blue Raven Solar and Complete Solar joined the SunPower family — combining strengths, expertise, and a shared mission to make clean energy simple and accessible for everyone. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start your career with SunPower! SunPower is an equal opportunity employer. Comprehensive training provided.
See More Details >>Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Safety First! Uphold a culture of safety by ensuring strict adherence to OSHA, NFPA, state and local codes, and Strata Solar Services safety protocols. Technicians must undergo comprehensive training and demonstrate full comprehension before commencing any on-site activities. • Develop a profound understanding of electrical theory to interpret design drawings and promptly identify and escalate any electrical safety hazards. • Execute both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks, focusing on enhancing plant performance and operational efficiency. • Work on and around energized electrical parts. Handle energized electrical components in accordance with established electrical codes and company policies, following rigorous training sessions. • Utilize a range of tools including multimeters, low resistance Ohmmeters, PV Analyzers, IR thermometers, IR cameras, and hand-held irradiance meters for electrical maintenance duties. • Conduct pre-job safety briefings and ensure compliance with all safety procedures before commencing work. • Attend training sessions at local and remote facilities to enhance skills and knowledge. • Travel to remote sites within the operating fleet to provide assistance and ensure successful project completion. • Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to maintain compliance with electrical isolation protocols. • Troubleshoot and diagnose common Direct Current (DC) faults within the PV plant. • Complete and submit all assigned inspection and testing data promptly and accurately. • Document all completed work using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and other organizational platforms. • Extract data files, troubleshoot communication issues, and operate monitoring software using PCs or tablets. Provision replacement devices and share photos via service tickets. • Conduct basic networking, such as changing IP addresses on laptop to connect with equipment. • Other duties as assigned. Environmental Responsibilities: • Will participate in the environmental compliance program, maintain administrative records of regulated hazardous and non-hazardous waste, conduct routine inspections, and support emergency response operations. • Assists maintaining compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: • High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent. • Minimum three (3) years of experience working with energized AC or DC systems, or other relevant experience preferred. • Ability to demonstrate basic working knowledge of electrical theory & PV power generating system fundamentals. • Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and schematics. • Aptitude for learning and understanding operation of various testing equipment, tools and procedures utilized in the maintenance of PV power generation systems. • Ability to collaborate and coordinate well with peer Technicians and other personnel, vendors, and subcontractors. • Proficiency with MS Office applications to include but not limited to MS Word and Excel, as well as an ability to learn new computer programs without difficulty. • Ability to operate in a professional workmanlike manner consistent with the organization’s policies, procedures, and vision. • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Physical Requirements/Work Environment: • Must be able to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods of time. • Must have the ability to travel for extended duration to remote project sites. • Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a shift. • Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend. • Must be able to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. overhead repeatedly. • 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction and ability to distinguish colors. • Ability to wear full complement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. • Must have the ability work on-call, during off-shift hours, and weekends. #LI-SS1 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Summary: Strata Solar Services (SSS) is a leading photovoltaic and battery energy storage system Operations & Maintenance provider in the United States and continues to grow. The Solar Electrical Technical Trainer role is a key position to drive value for the company. We believe that the development and continuous improvement of the competencies of our team leads to better outcomes for our customers, our company and our people. The primary responsibilities for this role are to conduct instructor led trainings, assess employee knowledge and skills, and maintain documented records of training completion so that our workforce is knowledgeable and adheres to the best practices of the company. This will be accomplished through new hire onboarding, task qualifications programs, and continuing education courses. SSS believes that providing a structured path for employees to grow and succeed is fundamental to our sustainability as a business. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Support and provide training for new hires and existing employees. • Deliver hands-on, instructor-led, and virtual training sessions for groups of various sizes. • Perform on-site employee skill assessments for task specific qualification. • Test trainees to measure progress, evaluate hands on training and provide ongoing training recommendations. • Support the development of new training content based on experience and/or 3rd party training. • Use Microsoft PowerPoint and other software to create training presentations. • Use Microsoft Learning Management System and other technology to document training, promote learning, creativity, and collaboration. • Evaluate the effectiveness of training through employee performance assessments. • Recommend and assist with the modification of training materials based on observed knowledge gaps and evolving industry standards. • Stay abreast of process and policy changes that effect PPM employees and customers. • Identify curriculum errors, areas of improvement and propose document changes. • Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with PPM Managers, PPM Supervisors, and EHS teams. • Meet regularly with managers to share best practices and ensure alignment between the training programs and overall team vision. • Work closely with managers and stakeholders to support training requests. • Maintain expert level knowledge of our operations and maintenance program and procedures. • Find exciting and creative ways to deliver training information and material. • Identify opportunities for operational improvements that increase field safety, efficiency, and quality. • Perform other duties as required by Supervisor. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: • Minimum three (3) years of experience working with photovoltaic power generation systems in a capacity that may include design, installation, operation, maintenance, or any combination thereof. • Experience with battery energy storage systems preferred. • Experience developing training materials and training co-workers informally or on the job. • Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. • Clear understanding of safe workplace practices and procedures. • Ability to take direction and complete tasks with minimal oversight. • Must be able to travel to remote project sites to provide training and perform skill assessments. • Ability to operate in a manner consistent with organizational policies, procedures, and vision. • Ability to communicate with peers, supervisor, and all other individuals both effectively and respectfully within and outside of the organization. • Proficiency with MS Office applications to include but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS LMS and SharePoint, as well as various industry-related software platforms. Physical Requirements/Work Environment: • Must be able to work in an outdoor environment and be able to travel to remote project sites. • Must be able to sit, stand or walk for the entire duration of a shift. • Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend. #LI-SS1 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Chapel Hill, NC, typically begins with specialized training and certifications, which can be pursued through community colleges, vocational schools, and online platforms. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a 5.9% increase from 2022. In Chapel Hill, the average weekly wage for solar professionals is approximately $700, with experienced workers earning up to $1,200 per week. Programs such as NABCEP certification and Registered Apprenticeship Programs provide structured pathways to career development, leading to stable and well-paying employment opportunities in this rapidly growing field.
