Quality Inspector

4700 El Camino Real near San Anselmo, Atascadero CA

Description

Solarponics is currently seeking strong leaders to support our company growth and continued success. The Quality Inspector is a full-time position that takes solar install projects thru the final step of city/county approval. A strong candidate is detail-oriented with great customer service skills, good instincts, great problem-solving, and sound judgment for balancing quality, productivity, and team morale. Solarponics fosters individual and team growth with advancement opportunity. Our philosophy is simple: Be kind. Live local. Work hard. Consume less. Respect others. Make a positive difference every day. Responsibilities & Duties: The inspection technician actively manages the inspection calendar and site visits. This includes coordinating appointments with homeowners, city building departments and Solarponics production department.This is a great entry level position into the sustainable energy industry with lots of growth potential A strong candidate is detail-oriented with great customer service skills, good instincts, great problem-solving, and sound judgment for balancing quality, productivity, and team morale. Job duties include: • Prep completed installations for final inspection, per local building department requirements (signage, placards, etc) • Schedule inspections with homeowners while coordinating to meet with city/county official(s) • Work with city/county inspectors to finalize the permit inspection • Take jobsite photos of equipment and placards as needed • Connect solar monitoring systems (will train) • Complete basic electrical configurations (will train) • Troubleshoot systems (will train) • Develop positive working relationships with city/county inspectors • Create weekly status reports and present to manager • Additional tasks and duties as assigned • WE WILL TRAIN Qualifications & Skills: • Familiarity with the construction field • Strategic decision making capability • Problem solving skills • Effectively prioritize and manage time well • Flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing environment • Analytical skills • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Proficiency with computers and computer software programs such as Word and Excel. • Use of basic hand tools, tape measure • Strong commitment to a successful customer experience • Knowledge of solar industry and NEC code a plus • Understanding of the municipal permitting processes a plus • Experience in residential solar and electrical or construction related field a plus Requirements: • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time • Must be able to climb ladders and stairs regularly, and be comfortable with heights of at least 20 feet and walking on all roof types. • Able to work in various weather conditions and in extreme temperatures. • Able to lift 75 lbs. regularly. • Must have a verifiable work history • Must have valid driver’s license and clean DMV driving record • Position requires you pass a drug screen, background check and physical fitness exam