Deployment Applications Specialist

Job Description

GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofing partners. The company's leading product, Timberline Solar, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy's products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, named The Best Solar Shingle by CNET, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products in the United States at its facilities in California and Texas.

What part will you play?

• GAF Energy is seeking a highly motivated, bilingual (Spanish-speaking) individual to join our Operations team as a Deployment Applications Specialist. The Deployment Applications Specialist is a field role accountable for delivering solar roof installation training to construction professionals. This role requires deep technical knowledge and prior experience in the roofing and/or solar sectors.

• This position is remote but will require frequent travel.

• This role is responsible for providing instructional learning and hands-on training on a jobsite and/or training facility in order to drive installation quality and compliance.

• The ideal candidate must enjoy collaboration across multiple teams to support the business. As GAF Energy grows, the Deployment Applications Specialist will be a key contributor in implementing flexible and sustainable installation training processes to ensure the optimum customer experience.

What will you be doing?

• 60-75%: Delivering hands-on, in-person, on-rooftop training for contractors learning to install GAF Energy solar products on live job sites (frequent travel required)

• 15-25%: Assisting with the development of solar roof technical installation training resources and online courses for remote consumption

• Cultivating a holistic view of performance problems, identifying root causes, and suggesting training-based solutions

• 5-10%: Performing other duties as assigned

What do we require from you?

• BA/BS or equivalent work history in Construction Management, Business Administration, Education, and/or related field

• Deep technical knowledge and experience in the roofing and/or solar industries

• Must be fluent in both English and Spanish

• Familiarity with training concepts, methods, and techniques utilized in adult education

• Proficiency in standard office and presentation software

• Project management finesse, including the ability to facilitate organizing and managing multiple priorities, people, and projects

• Strong communication skills across a wide variety of settings and audiences

• Adaptable, personable, innovative, high tolerance for ambiguity and pressure

• Comfortable working as a team player in a startup environment where no job is too small

• Able to lift a minimum of 15-20+ pounds in equipment and tools

• Must be able to wear ANSI rated harness, climb Type 1A ladders, and perform work at heights using safety equipment rated for 310 lbs

• Willing to travel regionally and nationally up to 75%; drivers license required

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear safety equipment and perform work at heights, as required

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs.

• Must be able to sit in a sedentary position for a prolonged period of time, especially while driving.

• Specific vision abilities including close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

• Must be able to walk, stand and maintain balance on sloped surfaces such as roofs.

• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and occasional climbing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.

• Frequent use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of tools and equipment.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.