Lead Installer, Residential Energy Operations
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Job overview
Tesla, Inc. is hiring a Lead Installer, Residential Energy Operations. The Lead Installer will join Tesla’s Field Energy Operations team, modeling Tesla standards and ensuring policy compliance, quality, and efficiency. The role involves supervising installation and maintenance of residential energy products, training team members, troubleshooting systems, and delivering exceptional customer experiences while meeting productivity goals and adhering to safety protocols.
Key focus areas include Serve as subject matter expert, training and mentoring team members on energy system installation., Perform routine maintenance on energy systems and apply advanced knowledge to improve processes., and Supervise job sites, guiding and training team members to ensure compliance with standards..
Important skills include PV Equipment, Solar Panels, Inverters, Batteries, Panel Boards, and Electrical Wiring.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
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Full job description
Experience Required
None
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Compensation
$15.92 / Hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Shift
First Shift (Day)
Job Description
What to Expect
The Lead Installer will be part of Tesla's Field Energy Operations team. As a leader at Tesla, the Lead Installer will continuously model to others Tesla standards and responsibilities including policy compliance, quality standards, and efficiency goals. The ideal candidate will work cooperatively with team members to successfully complete the installation and maintenance of energy products safely and on time.
What You'll Do
Considered a subject matter expert in energy system installation and is capable of training and mentoring others, may be responsible for a group or team. Performs routine maintenance on energy systems. Applies advanced knowledge to improve processes and proactively reviews workmanship onsite
Able to supervise the jobsite and proactively guides and trains team members to ensure compliance. Capable of completing work both with a team and as a lone worker
Able to install and commission energy systems on roofs including array layout, and mounting hardware based on site conditions and customers' needs and expectations
Proactively resolves equipment and system issues and is able to troubleshoot and overcome obstacles onsite. Ensures that equipment is weather sealed
Collaborates with warehouse team to ensure all materials and equipment necessary for installation are available onsite and communicates job status to customer and leadership
Able to understand productivity goals and drive team members to improve efficiency. Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology, and safety
Provide an exceptional customer experience to all customers. Performs other related duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
Extensive knowledge of PV equipment, installation, service, electrical wiring, and equipment
Experience in roof work, general construction, or carpentry preferred. Able to bend conduit unassisted
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsand able to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
Ability to read building plans and equipment manuals. Computer skills preferred
Ability to safely handle power tools and materials such as ladders, inverters, solar panels, panel boards, batteries, and other similar electrical equipment, lumber, roofing materials, etc.
Excellent customer service and strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to always maintain quality standards
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. Excellent attendance is essential for the team to achieve success. Must have compliant government issued identification for domestic air travel and/or to access certain federal facilities. Validdriver'slicense required
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
Tesla 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, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
279673
Job Type
Full Time
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