Solar Technician

March 2024

Merlyn Power has been operating in the solar industry since 2003. We’re looking to expand our team and are seeking multi-talented installation techs for residential solar power system installations. We work mainly in the tri-city area and are based in Kitchener.

Pay is hourly based, with wage range of @ $26-32/hr depending on experience.

We provide all training, tools, and a flexible, friendly work environment where you can learn new skills while doing quality work for our customers. This position allows for future growth into other areas of the business as we value well rounded (both office and field) team members who can take responsibility in and contribute to the organization as a whole – aptitude and interest permitting.

Drivers license and own transport are required. Applicants do not need to have spent time in the solar field, but as this position is primarily driven by installation work, construction experience is valued and a degree of athleticism is required (must be comfortable working at height on the roof).

Working at Heights training provided.

Job Description

Shop duties

- Housekeeping of shop space, vehicles, organization and cleanup

- Shop fabrication work and assembly in support of project work

- Preparation of job material, racking, junction boxes, wiring leads etc

- Inventory management

Field work as Solar Technician/installer

Working under supervision of lead installer providing assistance in

- Layout of rooftop solar array

- Installation of solar PV mounts and racking system

- Setup of homerun wiring, junction boxes and bonding system

- Installation of inverter and homerun rough-in

- Commissioning of solar system, including online monitoring setup and handover

- Installation of consumpotion monitoring current transfomers.

- Installation of array perimeter guard/trim

- Assistance in service calls, troubleshooting and repair

Supplementary soft work

These tasks/roles to be assigned as suit candidates skills and experience, including but not limited to.

Remote assessment and preliminary PV system design.

Project planning and documentation.

Liaison work with AHJ’s, building departments, inspection agencies, Vendors.

Remote troubleshooting via cloud monitoring and interface with technical support

Research and reporting tasks, new parts and vendors, service suppliers, process improvement.

Special projects, prototype development

Thanks for looking at our ad.

Merlyn Power

Solar Technician

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $26.00-$32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kitchener-Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person