Entering the solar trade in Memphis, TN, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeship programs, combining hands-on experience with technical education. These programs typically last two to four years, providing comprehensive training under experienced professionals. According to recent data, there are approximately 10,000 solar professionals in Tennessee, with wages averaging around $1,870 per week. Trade schools, industry associations, and online platforms offer numerous pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with the potential for significant earnings, often exceeding $90,000 annually for seasoned solar technicians.
At PEARCE, we've got a career for you. Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation and energy storage assets. Your Impact Our advanced Solar Field Service Technicians (Photovoltaic Repair) specialize in conducting inspection and corrective maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems, adhering to established procedures and prioritizing health, safety, and environmental compliance. Solar Panel Maintenance Technicians will be responsible for both internal and external inspection and maintenance of solar panels, inverters, and other PV components and mentoring team members. Your day-to-day tasks may include troubleshooting, testing, and repairing solar panels, as well as handling materials. You will also provide assistance in service and maintenance activities related to other solar energy system components and associated equipment. These are local sites-candidates should reside within 50 miles of the Memphis, Tennessee area. Core Responsibilities • Troubleshoot inverters, combiner boxes and replace/repair string lines. • Perform LOTO, IV Curve tracing, megger/insulation testing, and IR scans. • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar power plants in accordance with established standards and procedures. • Lead by example in maintaining safety protocols and operating with professionalism. • Troubleshoot solar system problems and resolve issues in a timely manner. • Responsible for documentation including, but not limited to, work orders, service orders, time logs, and emergency information schedules. • Operate your Pearce motor vehicle safely and legally per the PEARCE Employee Handbook and insurance requirements. • Maintain PEARCE company vehicle so that it is always clean, presentable, functional. Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs. Core Experience • 1+ years' experience on commercial and/or utility scale solar sites. • Experience with electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs • Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures and able to apply NFPA 70E/OSHA 10 training. • Provide a working knowledge of troubleshooting electrical components with help and use of digital multi-meters, meggers, amp clamps, and similar equipment. • Able to test installed equipment, ensuring proper working order including daily mechanical electrical inspections. • Proficient with Microsoft office. Physical/Work Environment At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards. • Lift and move equipment as needed (up to 50 pounds). • Must live within approximately 50 miles of the Memphis, Tennessee area. • Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses. • Be exposed to ambient temperatures while working outdoors. Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), PTO, Paid Holidays, and a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance. We provide company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet (as required for your role) and all necessary tools and safety equipment. At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings. Learn more about our corporate and telecom division at www.Pearce-Services.com and our renewables division at www.Pearce-Renewables.com. 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 >>We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring. Summary: The Project Manager I – Solar manages site-based project management of utility scale solar project. Requirements: • Client Relationship Management Accountabilities: • Provides excellence in the management and delivery of the project, in-line with the client’s expectations. • Strengthens and continually maintains client relationships. • Planning: • Manages the project plan, hosts kick off, updates, and closes out meetings for the project. • Manages project required construction permits as a prerequisite for project inception. • Manages and maintains the project schedule from preconstruction to project close out. • Budget: • Allocates budget, costs to date, forecasts cost to completion, procurement, and materials management. • Contract: • Manages Contracts and Change orders. • Manages purchases of project related materials and equipment. • Maintains a full understanding of all contractual obligations for the project and documentation of variances. • Ensures that the overall terms of the main contract are passed on to the subcontracts. • Ensure the project team and all associated subcontractors understanding and adherence to the client contract, associated exhibits and project specific agreements. • Leadership: • Supports recruiting and hiring of outstanding talent. • Directs, guides, and coaches discipline managers to ensure activities on site are understood and following established processes through quality checks. • Follows processes for systems and communication lines on site and ensures implementation is consistent. • Communicates variances to clients and executive management. • Manages site personnel. • Creates a culture of continuous improvement. • Manages rotation schedule to ensure proper staffing coverage at all times during project construction. • Utilizes Safety Management Systems (SMS), Quality Managements Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and technical procedures. • Performs audit functions to ensure compliance. • Provides a positive and engaging work environment by: • Aligns individual and team objectives to department and company objectives. • Manages and supports employee development and growth. • Provides regular and direct feedback on performance and goal progress. • QA/QC: • Manages quality control program to ensure processes are consistent and implemented according to the plan. • Environment: • Provides the required documents, drawings and other forms to active projects for monitoring and maintaining the EMS. • Supports developing projects to complete all required permitting activities before commencement. • Ensures training is provided and certifications are maintained on field staff to comply with EMS requirements. • Operates company assigned vehicle in a safe manner in all types of road and weather conditions. • Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected. • Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures. Safety: • Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude. • Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working. • Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors. • Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures. • Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place. Leadership: • Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations. • Manages one or more direct reports. • Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team. • Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies. • Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group. • Employee Development: • Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities. • Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others. • Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines. Qualifications: • High School Diploma/GED required. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management or equivalent preferred. • Any combination of education and work experience (2 years’ work experience is equivalent to 1 year of education) required. • 3+ years in Project Management required. • 2+ years in Solar EPC preferred. • Domestic travel of 75% - 100%; • Valid driver's license required. • Advanced level of knowledge in: • Estimating work efforts • Change orders • Project Permits • Leadership • Team building • Mentor and facilitator • Decision making • QA/QC Processes • Development of processes and procedures • Continuous improvement such as Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management • Understanding environmental concepts including permit requirements • Interpreting state rules and regulations • Project Finance • Contract Management • Sub-Contractor, vendor, and materials management • Construction drawing review • Drawing Quantity Takeoff • Engineering management • Communications, leading meetings, engaging teams, public speaking, presentations • Reporting • Writing skills • Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook, Visio) • Scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera 6) • Job costing or accounting software • Functional competencies include building strategic partnerships, accountability, customer focus, system thinking, and excellence Anticipated base salary range: $114,000 - $150,000. Premium Daily Per Diem paid for food, lodging, rotational Travel The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible. RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following: Medical, Dental and Vision • Health Savings Account with employer contribution • Flexible Spending Accounts • 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life • Short and Long Term Disability • Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness • 401 (k) plan with 6% company match • 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement • Volunteer and Charity Matching • Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave • Employee Referral Bonus • Employee Discounts and Wellness programs • Wellness Reimbursement Physical requirements and environment: The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Rarely: Crouching, kneeling, and stooping are required. Occasionally: Carrying 16-30lbs., climbing, gripping, handling, pinching, pulling 16-30lbs., pushing 16-30lbs., lifting 16-30lbs., and walking are required. Frequently: Standing is required. Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required. Rarely exposed to vibrations in the working environment. Occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet, noise, and hazards in the work environment. We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment. RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-Onsite
See More Details >>SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. Job Description Summary: The EPC Project Manager will be responsible for the management of all aspects of utility-scale solar projects, including project planning, budgeting, buyout, project controls/reporting, scheduling, risk management, etc. The Project Manager will also provide both leadership and technical expertise internally and externally for project success. This position will be based onsite in the South East Region. Job Description: • This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned Position Responsibilities and Duties: • In partnership with superintendent team, plan, execute, and take responsibility for significant scopes of self-performed work, managing very large labor crews. Plan sequencing, crew-sizes, productivity goals, and monthly labor spend. Execute work and track actual results, adjusting and refining forecasts to reflect actual production • Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures • Oversee preparation of project billings; seek to maximize cash flow in and reduce pay cycles through diligent & strategic billing preparation. Prioritize the collection of aged receivables and review their status regularly in Owner meetings and conversations. • Present and negotiate change orders with owner for timely resolution. • Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases • Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery • Keep project on schedule • Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management, particularly with regard to cost forecasting and estimated cost at completion. • Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy; act as mentor to younger employees to encourage professional growth and career development. • Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms • Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders • Direct preconstruction services and activities • Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages • Effectively manage project risk; evaluate probability and severity of risk events as they are identified / anticipated and prepare mitigation plans with project team and SRE operations management. • Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project), including development and implementation of Site-Specific Quality Management Plan (SSQMP) • Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict • Complete all job close-out procedures • Conduct warranty follow-up (typical 2-year warranty period) • Complete project with full or enhanced fee • Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors; develop strategies and skills to build a strong partnership with the Owner, while still ensuring prompt owner notification of impacts and preservation of rights per the Prime Contract. • Extensive coordination with material suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and to develop solutions to logistical and supply-chain challenges. • Negotiate and coordinate with local Contract Labor Provider to ensure sufficient manpower resources at most competitive commercial terms. • Organize and lead regular meetings with Owner, and key project partners Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural Bachelor’s degree preferred • Field construction management experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills) • Leadership ability – able to pull together team members from diverse backgrounds in a remote environment and organize them into a cohesive, high-performing project team. • Strong computer skills with MS Office suite, as well as other industry-standard tools, such as Bluebeam Revu. CMiC experience a plus. • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating) • Strong understanding of: • Utility-scale PV plant construction means, methods, sequencing, and techniques • Understanding of utility & ISO interconnection sequence & durations • Able to travel extensively (minimum 50%) including lengthy jobsite-based assignments in remote / rural areas. • Able to build trust and rapport with all SRE departments for benefit of projects • Organizational and communication skills; must have strong people skills. • Detail-oriented, motivated self-starter Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: • Accuracy in proposal schedules driven by strong understanding of project variables, lessons learned from similar projects, and collaboration with internal experts and stakeholders • Timely resolution of disputed project claims or impacts through sound schedule hygiene • Broad level of scheduling competence throughout operations team; methodical approach to training and development that results in strong scheduling culture and awareness SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range: $110,448.00 - $138,060.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
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