Lead Installer, Residential Energy Service

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What to Expect

The Lead Installer will be part of Tesla’s Field Energy Operations team. As a leader at Tesla, the Lead 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
• Able to supervise the jobsite and proactively guide and train team members to ensure compliance. Attend weekly team meetings and mandatory training sessions on new products, service methodology, and safety
• Able to service and commission energy systems on roofs including array layout, and mounting hardware based on site conditions and customers’ needs and expectations. Capable of completing work both with a team and as a lone worker
• Proactively resolves equipment and system issues and can troubleshoot and overcome obstacles onsite. Performs routine maintenance on energy systems
• Applies advanced knowledge to improve processes and proactively reviews workmanship onsite. Able to understand productivity goals and drive team members to improve efficiency
• Collaborates with warehouse team to ensure all materials and equipment necessary for servicing is available onsite and communicates job status to customer and leadership
• 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 skills and 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. Valid Driver’s License 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:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.

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