2,886 Solar Operations jobs in the United States

Company Description

For over 40 years, Scudder Roofing and Scudder Solar has provided quality residential and commercial roofing and solar installations, roof and solar repairs, and energy storage solutions in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. We are known for our old-school craftsmanship, and attention to detail, with the best products in the industry. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a Diamond Certified Award, Scudder is synonymous with excellence. Our reputation is built on 100% customer satisfaction guaranteed by our highly trained and skilled employees.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Solar Operations/Production Manager located in Salinas, CA. The Solar Operations/Production Manager will oversee daily operations and production of solar installations. Day-to-day tasks include managing project timelines, ensuring quality control, coordinating with suppliers, and supervising installation teams. The role also involves troubleshooting issues, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Project Management: Ability to manage timelines, coordinate with teams and suppliers, and oversee project completion.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of solar installation processes, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Quality Control: Ensure high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail in all installations.
• Safety Protocols: Maintain and enforce safety standards on all job sites.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership: Ability to supervise and motivate installation teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Previous experience in solar operations or roofing is a plus.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications in solar energy or project management are beneficial.

Tesla, Inc. - Energy - Solar & Storage (Installation Technician) As a Solar Maintenance Roofer at Tesla, Inc., you'll: Support the worksite on the successful maintenance of Tesla's solar products; Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions; Pull inventory and ensure all materials are available to complete the job; Toil cooperatively with a team on residential re-roofs and installing Solar Roof; Follow building standards and codes; Manage time and tasks effectively while providing an exceptional customer experience.Hiring Immediately >>

Location: Harker Heights, TX (On-site) Organization: Training Center of Central Texas Type: Full-Time Salary: $75,000 – $0,000/year (commensurate with experience)

About the Role We are seeking an experienced, mission-driven Solar Maintenance Technician Instructor to lead our newly launched 15-week Solar Maintenance Technician Program, developed in collaboration with Leeward Renewable Energy and supported by Sungrow. This is a high-profile, flagship program — the first of its kind in the U.S. with direct industry backing — training the next generation of utility-scale solar technicians, including transitioning veterans and adult learners. With real-world labs and cutting-edge equipment, we’re not just teaching solar — we’re redefining how it’s taught. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring students graduate ready to work on today’s most advanced solar systems.

What You’ll Teach & Lead This role involves hands-on instruction, mentorship, and training delivery aligned with utility-scale solar maintenance standards, including: • Sungrow 3600 UUD Inverters • Sungrow BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) • Combiner box maintenance and troubleshooting • Load break switch inspection and operation • SCADA systems basics and safety • Preventative and corrective maintenance workflows • Lockout/tagout procedures and job site safety • Site-level communication and field reporting • Work readiness & site professionalism (PPE, documentation, site protocols)

Ideal Background

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in utility-scale solar O&M (Solar Maintenance, Field Service, or Commissioning) • Experience with Sungrow equipment (inverters, BESS) strongly preferred • Proficiency with load break switches, combiner boxes, and basic SCADA interfaces • Previous training, mentorship, or instructional experience is highly desirable • Strong safety mindset and understanding of OSHA/NEC/lockout-tagout procedures • Familiarity with veteran learners or diverse adult education environments a plus • Comfortable delivering hands-on instruction in a lab-based environment

Responsibilities • Deliver engaging, practical instruction for solar maintenance technician students in a 15-week cohort format • Lead classroom training, hands-on labs, simulations, and assessments • Maintain equipment and coordinate real-world demonstrations • Develop and refine lesson plans (with support from Sungrow & Leeward) • Assess student progress and provide actionable feedback • Support students with job readiness and transition to employment • Stay current with industry standards, trends, and safety codes

Why Join Us The Training Center of Central Texas is on the national stage — as one of the first utility- scale solar technician trade programs in the U.S. Our graduates are already being hired by top-tier solar firms, and this program is backed by over $500,000 in donated equipment and real-world systems. This role is an opportunity to lead from the front — building the future of solar training while mentoring and launching the next generation of professionals.

Bonus Qualifications • Sungrow certification (3600, Titan, or 4400) • OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or other safety credentials • Prior experience training veterans or working in workforce development • Bilingual (English/Spanish) helpful but not required

How to Apply Submit your resume and a short cover letter to with subject line “Solar Maintenance Instructor Application”. Please include relevant credentials or equipment certifications if applicable.

• Support the Crew Lead and Electrician on the successful servicing and maintenance of Tesla's solar products
• Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, best service practices, and standard workmanship guidelines
• Follow building standards and codes when installing and servicing panels and support structures
• Assist with routine maintenance on energy systems
• Manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency
• Provide an exceptional customer experience to all customers

• Experience in roof work, general construction or carpentry preferred
• Ability to safely handle power tools, hand tools as well as materials such as ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent attendance is essential for the team to achieve success
• Travel is mandatory and will vary dependent on business needs. Employees must be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a year to various locations within the US. Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities
• Must be able to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, and lift at least 50 pounds frequently
• Validdriver'slicense required

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

The Service Installer is an essential part of Tesla's Field Energy Operations team. Employees working in this role are leading the drive towards completing Tesla's mission-to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. As a Service Installer, each employee is working with the latest solar technology, building relationships with team members, and completing the installation of our products safely and on time. Tesla's ideal candidate will have a passion for learning basic energy system construction, terminology, and concepts. This position is an hourly role that requires working outside in extreme environments, working at heights, and prolonged periods of repetitious duties including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the Crew Lead and Electrician on the successful servicing and maintenance of Tesla's solar products
• Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, best service practices, and standard workmanship guidelines
• Follow building standards and codes when installing and servicing panels and support structures
• Assist with routine maintenance on energy systems
• Manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency
• Provide an exceptional customer experience to all customers

• Experience in roof work, general construction or carpentry preferred
• Ability to safely handle power tools, hand tools as well as materials such as ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent attendance is essential for the team to achieve success
• Travel is mandatory and will vary dependent on business needs. Employees must be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a year to various locations within the US. Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities
• Must be able to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, and lift at least 50 pounds frequently
• Valid driver's license required

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $ paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
19.30 - 46.28/hour + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

• Support the Crew Lead and Electrician on the successful servicing and maintenance of Tesla's solar products
• Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, best service practices, and standard workmanship guidelines
• Follow building standards and codes when installing and servicing panels and support structures
• Assist with routine maintenance on energy systems
• Manage time and tasks effectively with a sense of urgency
• Provide an exceptional customer experience to all customers

• Experience in roof work, general construction or carpentry preferred
• Ability to safely handle power tools, hand tools as well as materials such as ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent attendance is essential for the team to achieve success
• Travel is mandatory and will vary dependent on business needs. Employees must be able to travel for up to 2 weeks at a time, several times a year to various locations within the US. Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities
• Must be able to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, and lift at least 50 pounds frequently
• Validdriver'slicense required

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

• Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Field Service team members and work with a team to; remove, upgrade, perform quality checks, re-install, and commission solar PV systems
• Ensure all related equipment necessary is available, onsite and cleaned up. Communicate job status to the customer and leadership
• Document and update job status in the company database and lead efforts for safe work practices for the installation teams
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Provide an exceptional customer experience to all customers throughout the process
• Additional duties required as needed

• 3-5 years' relevant electrical experience including 1 year solar PV experience with a valid state journeyman electrician license
• Minimum 6 months leading a crew of two or more
• Understanding of the NEC codes that relate to solar PV installations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and ability to work in extreme environments (example: hot sun, cold, crawl spaces, etc.)
• Capable of working at heights including on rooftops, climbing ladders and stairs; and performing repetitious duties, including lifting, bending and standing for long periods of time with experience using basic hand and power tools
• Basic computer skills and must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, must have excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work well with and lead others in a collaborative team environment

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program