Solar Photovoltaic Installers
O*NET Code: 47-2231.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.
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💼 Also Known As
Electro-Mechanical Solar Technician (Electro-Mechanical Solar Tech)Installation Technician (Installation Tech)InstallerJourneyman Electrician PV Installer (Journeyman Electrician Photovoltaic Installer)PV Fabrication and Testing Technician (Photovoltaic Fabrication and Testing Technician)PV Fabrication Technician (Photovoltaic Fabrication Technician)PV Installation Tech (Photovoltaic Installation Technician)PV Installer (Photovoltaic Installer)PV Panel Installer (Photovoltaic Panel Installer)PV Technician (Photovoltaic Technician)PV Testing Technician (Photovoltaic Testing Technician)Residential Solar InstallerSolar DesignerSolar Electric InstallerSolar Electric PractitionerSolar Energy System InstallerSolar Energy Technician (Solar Energy Tech)Solar Field Service Technician (Solar Field Service Tech)Solar InstallerSolar Panel Installation Technician (Solar Panel Installation Tech)
⚡ Skills (13)
Installation3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Active Listening3/100
Monitoring3/100
Operations Monitoring3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Learning3/100
Coordination3/100
+ 3 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (10)
🔥Extensible markup language XML
Enterprise application integration software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Salesforce software
Customer relationship management CRM software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Cost estimating software
Project management software
0Project management software
Project management software
0Work scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Solar Photovoltaic Installers → Electricians
Transition Difficulty: Easy (52% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Installation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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