R&R (Remove & Replace) Technician

About StraightUp Solar:

StraightUp Solar is Missouri’s largest and longest-running solar installation company. We are dedicated exclusively to PV design, installation, operations, and maintenance. We have installed more than 3,000 solar projects for businesses, homes, schools, farms, churches and government buildings throughout Missouri and Illinois.

St. Louis-founded and owned, we are a fully-licensed and insured electrical contractor, a BBB A+ business, B-Corp Certified, and a St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace award winner since 2020. We care deeply for the environment, our communities, and our team. StraightUp Solar is a focused team of 110 solar professionals across 3 offices (St. Louis, MO; Bloomington IL; Marion, IL). 55 of our team members have a NABCEP Advanced Certification or an Associate-Level Credential, proving our dedication to quality solar.

Expectations of All Employees:

• Live StraightUp Solar’s CLEARE values and embrace our goal of “inspiring a solar community to create a sustainable world.”
• Always work toward shared understanding and engage in “crucial conversations” when needed.
• Be self-sufficient and supportive of other team members.

Position Responsibilities:

• Adhere to StraightUp Solar and OSHA safety standards
• Remove and Re-Install quality PV installation to system design specifications
• Ensure that layout, roof attachment, racking and module assembly, combiner box installation, home run wiring, and voltage testing meets expected quality standards
• Complete electrical wiring of solar array (AC and DC)
• Problem solve system layouts when design specifications require adjustment

Essential Functions:

• Stage materials and tools and load vans
• Perform quality roof penetrations
• Assemble racking, mounting systems and modules per specification
• Ground and wire the modules and combiner box
• Perform voltage testing
• Assist with general ground support
• Assist with general site preparation and clean up
• Deliver a high level of customer service

Requirements:

• Must have a clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and access to transportation to our warehouse
• Lift 75 pounds repeatedly
• Bend over and kneel on surfaces
• Squat, crawl, twist in variety of ways
• Drive power tools and use other small tools such as hammers and wrenches
• Handle inclement weather
• Sit in vehicle for long periods
• Understand tool use and basic familiarity with construction practices
• Must be organized and self-motivated
• Must have excellent teamwork and communication skills including the ability to foster a positive team environment through collaborative decision-making

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of grid-tied PV system design, electrical wire sizing, and conduit connections
• Previous experience installing solar PV on the DC side of the system
• Leadership Experience
• NABCEP certification
• OSHA-10 safety certification

StraightUp Solar Culture:

We provide a supportive team environment which allows everyone the opportunity to collaborate on ideas to improve the company. StraightUp Solar is committed to ongoing training and professional development, promoting from within as much as possible. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer celebrating our employees’ differences regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Diversity makes us better.

StraightUp Solar has 6 core values (CLEARE) that guide the company and team members.

CLEARE Values:

• Care for Community
• Lead the Energy Transition
• Educate Everyone
• Advocate with Purpose
• Respect People & Planet
• Embody Excellence