Entering the solar trade in Shreveport, LA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience and classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. The U.S. solar industry employed 279,447 workers as of December 2023, with a significant growth trajectory of 167% since 2010. In Shreveport, the average weekly wage for solar professionals is approximately $546.33, with experienced workers often exceeding $108,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like NABCEP help aspiring solar professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and contributing to the industry's remarkable growth.
Your Career, Fully Charged: A Day in the Life of a Solar Sales Consultant at PosiGen You wake up knowing today could change someone’s life—and your own. The sun’s barely up, but you’re already checking your schedule. A few appointments are company-provided, but most? Those are ones you generated through referrals, hustle, and a growing network of happy customers. You roll up to a home where the family has been drowning in high utility bills. They didn’t think solar was an option—too expensive, too complicated, credit score too low. But you know better, and so does PosiGen. You walk them through our mission: making clean energy accessible to everyone. No credit checks. No money down. Just real savings and long-term independence. They’re stunned. You show them the numbers. Their eyes widen. You’re not just selling solar panels—you’re offering hope, freedom, and real financial relief. And the best part? You’re fully equipped to do this. You started with a paid, two-week training program taught by industry professionals. By your first month, you were already closing deals. You’ve got leadership support, technology tools, and cross-functional teams ready to help every step of the way. What You Bring: • Hunger to grow and the drive to succeed • Coachability and openness to feedback • The ability to connect with families and simplify the complex • A flexible schedule (evenings and weekends included) • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation • Bilingual in Spanish? A plus! What You’ll Do: • Manage the full sales cycle—from lead to close • Educate and empower homeowners • Build lasting customer relationships • Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth installations • Take control of your pipeline and income What You’ll Earn: • Average first-year OTE: $100,000–$150,000 • Base salary (W2) + uncapped commission • Fast Start Bonus to support your first 90 days • Monthly car & cell phone allowance • 401(k) with company match • Full health, dental, and vision coverage • Tuition reimbursement • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Time Off Why PosiGen? We’re more than a solar company. We’re a mission-driven Certified B Corporation® focused on equity, access, and empowering families to thrive. We don’t just sell solar—we create opportunity. You’re not just building a career—you’re building a better world. Ready to take control of your future? Let’s talk. EEO STATEMENT PosiGen is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Office of Human Resources. On Target Earnings $100,000—$150,000 USD
See More Details >>Have you ever thought about joining a sales team that can teach you step by step exactly how to earn 6 figures? Are you the type of person that prefers not to be stuck behind a desk, or in a job with little opportunity for advancement? Have you dreamed of being part of a culture that truly cares about you and also makes a positive impact on the community? We offer that and so much more, come check us out. About Us: FBC Energy has created a client-focused model that puts people first. We value every one of our employees and know you are the heart of the organization. • We work with the best solar installers in the nation. • We have 10 years of combined industry experience and have helped thousands of people save money with clean energy from the sun. • We built relationships with multiple solar installers, which allows us to offer the greatest possible value to homeowners and compensation to our sales staff! • We insist on having fun while we work hard and play hard. The Position: We are looking for people who are hungry and coachable. People who are competitive and self-motivated with reliable transportation, internet and computer or tablet. New employees typically earn between $150,000 and $250,000 in their first year. Our experienced Brokers/Consultants can expect to earn $500,000+ Responsibilities: • Help people save money by owning their power, instead of renting it from utility • Generate and set appointments from referrals, hybrid door to door, social media marketing • Participate in ongoing virtual training sessions to learn new techniques and best practices • Become an expert who understands how the utility rate plans work and how to best save families money with clean energy • Adhere to our high ethical standards of service to our customers, our community and each other Qualifications: • Being hungry and coachable • Have reliable transportation, mobile internet access, computer or tablet • A passion for helping people and making an impact on our planet • Be outgoing and have a positive attitude Why Should You Apply? • We offer the best performance commission pay structure + bonus pay • You’ll receive a high-level hands-on training with everything you need to succeed • You’ll enjoy our fun, supportive, and high-performing culture • Flexible schedule • Competitive PPW (price per watt) • Opportunity for advancement where we help you build your own team creating additional downstream income for yourself • Solar industry is booming right now and is the future We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $350,000.00 per year Benefits: • Flexible schedule Compensation Package: • 1099 contract • Bonus opportunities • Commission only • Commission pay • Performance bonus • Uncapped commission • Yearly bonus Schedule: • Choose your own hours • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Basic Job Functions: • Is responsible for Semiconductor Factory operations. • Leads a team of managers responsible for semiconductor-processing performance in a thin-film photovoltaic manufacturing flow. • Develops and executes strategy for operational metrics that include Safety, Quality, Product Performance, Throughput, Yield, and Cost. • Defines goals, creates operating systems, and ensures cross-functional collaboration for area leads under their oversight. • Covers for Plant/Site Manager in their absence as member of the Site Leadership Team. • Collaborates with global teams to implement and ramp new processes and product technologies per program timelines. • Architects associate competency and development programs for the site. • Establishes and invests in training and development of people, upskills associate technical competencies, and standardizes training programs for all plants. • Helps develop Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with their Plant Manager. Education/Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Science Discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Controls, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry). • Master’s degree in Engineering or Advanced Degrees (MTech, MBA) preferred. • Minimum of 12 years in a managerial role(s) in a high-tech manufacturing environment. • Minimum 15 years of Manufacturing experience in a technical field or manufacturing environment. • Experience in at least one of the areas – Photovoltaic Processing and Equipment Engineering, Large Area Glass Substrate Processes (Architectural or Flat Panel Display), Thin-Film Deposition Processes or Equipment, Laser Processes (Laser Cutting or Ablation Equipment). Required Skills/Competencies: Behavioral • Demonstrates a Safety-First Mentality. • Is self-motivated and able to provide strong leadership in high matrix organization structure. • Provides leadership and strategy to accomplish First Solar’s goals and objectives. • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as experience with cross-functional coordination required. • Demonstrates employee relations skills and knowledge of Human Resources practices. • Has proven experience in Strategic Planning and Organization Development to accomplish the company’s Mission and Vision. • Attracts and develops talent from diverse backgrounds and experiences. • Demonstrates core values of Agility (champions changes, is creative and resilient), Collaboration (builds trust and respect, values inclusion and diversity, and manages through conflicts) and Accountability (commits and delivers through discipline and integrity, makes data-driven decision, and owns the outcomes). Technical • Has a Lean Six-Sigma background (Green-Belt or higher). • Possesses a knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, high-vacuum, and laser processing systems. • Demonstrates experience with implementing and sustaining Statistical Process Control Systems. • Demonstrates experience with Robust Engineering and Design of Experiments. • Is adept with at least one data analytics and visualization platform – JMP, Minitab, SAS, Power-BI. • Has knowledge of Theory of Constraints. • Demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrates excellent computer skills. • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs. Essential Responsibilities: [Safety & 5S] • Serves as member of the site safety steering committee. Drives and instills a strong “safety-first” culture and world class house-keeping standards within plant operations to enable a zero-recordable rate. • Collaborates with EH&S to execute safety programs like Lock-out Tag-out and Incident Reporting and Management System. • Timely and appropriate resolution of equipment or process safety concerns. [Operations] • Provides leadership and oversight of daily plant semiconductor operations (Thin-Film Deposition, Diffusion-Activation, Cleans, and Cell-Definition groups) through Operations Leads. • Chairs forums to monitor progress toward meeting plant metrics per P90 plan and identifies corrective actions as it pertains to Man-Method-Machine performance. • Collaborates with other functional leads in EH&S, Q&R, Supply-Chain to identify constraints to P90 at a tactical and strategic level and resolves them. • Drafts department budgets and forecasts capital and operational expenditures. [Engineering] • Provides leadership and oversight of systems for process control and performance. • Develops strategy for bottle-neck management in the semiconductor operations area that include setting OEE goals (Uptime, Unplanned Downtime, G2G/ MTTR, Yield) and deploying the right resources to address chronic issues. • Collaborates with local integration teams to address equipment or process under-performance. • Is accountable for ISO compliance in their area through up-to-date process and equipment documentation and training records. • Oversees cost monitoring and waste mitigation programs for BOM and equipment spares. Supports the qualification of new suppliers. • Is accountable for global alignment and fingerprinting. Reports deviations and assessed risks in a timely fashion – copy-exact vs. copy-smart as applicable. [Technology and Continuous Improvement] • Initiates or vets continuous improvement work-streams ensuring they pass through relevant change-management forums. • Establishes a DMAIC mindset among associates as a way of problem solving and a Kaizen approach to improvement. • Follows TOC (Theory of Constraints) concepts to resolve bottlenecks as it pertains to daily operations or road-map execution. • Participates in global forums (TRT, GAT), escalates process technology challenges that are a risk to P90, and collaborates on local and global solutions for the same. • Collaborates with New Process Introduction and Global Technology teams to develop implementation plans for new processes or equipment and closes gaps identified during execution. [People] • Coaches’ direct reports to execute per First Solar’s – Vision, Mission and Values. • Architects and maintains oversight of continuous learning programs for associates in their organization to ensure a trained and competent workforce. • Develops a “strong bench strength” of associates that can step up to the next level. • Other job duties as assigned. • Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: • This position will have direct reports. Travel: • 10% travel is required during a given year. Estimated Salary Range: • $154,400 - $220,000 Annually. US Physical Requirements: Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship. Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company. Company DescriptionFirst Solar in Louisiana First Solar is expanding its American solar manufacturing footprint into the heart of Acadiana in Iberia Parish with a new advanced manufacturing facility, which is expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2026. The new facility will use First Solar’s proprietary process to transform sheets of glass into fully functioning solar panels - capable of generating clean electricity from sunlight - in approximately four-and-a-half hours.
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