Licensed Inspection Technician

Brief Description of Sunnova

Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is an industry-leading adaptive energy services company focused on making clean energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for homeowners and businesses.

At Sunnova, we embrace diverse perspectives, vibrant creativity and forward-thinkers who share our zeal for a sustainable future. A career with us means pushing beyond traditional limits, exploring new horizons, collaborating with like-minded peers, and transforming the energy industry for the better.

If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we encourage you to apply!

The Sunnova Licensed Inspection Technician

Sunnova Energy is searching for a Licensed Inspection Technician to join our Sunnova Installations team. Sunnova owns and maintains a distributed fleet of renewable energy systems across 30+ states and several U.S. territories. We utilize a highly skilled team of electricians, technicians, and helpers as well as to build, maintain, and service our fleet.

The Inspection Technician's primary responsibility is to support Sunnova Installations activities by scheduling and attending inspections with local jurisdictions, developing positive relationships with local inspectors, and ensuring quality construction of Sunnova installs while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Work with Internal Project operations to quickly and efficiently schedule inspections with local jurisdictions post installation

Attend inspections when mandatory and ensure the installation is ready for inspection - to include paperwork on-site and system checked with any minor deficiencies corrected

Collect and/or retrieve inspection sign-off documentation from the customer's home or local jurisdiction and upload accordingly in the system

Document and track deficiencies found and corrected on-site prior to inspection to provide feedback to Sunnova Installation Field Managers, Foreman, and crew members

Pick-up and drop permit applications as needed for local jurisdictions that require in person permit submittals

Maintains ongoing knowledge on product types and services Sunnova Installation teams install to provide appropriate knowledge to inspectors, as necessary

Maintains compliance with all Sunnova Safety policies and practices

Provides training to customers about system operation and maintenance

Effectively communicates with local jurisdictions and customers to schedule inspections in a timely manner post installation

Documents key communications in appropriate Sunnova software

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

• Texas Journeyman License

• 1+ years' experience as an electrician, solar installer, or solar maintenance technician

• Current, valid Driver's License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

• Working knowledge of the NEC

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal apprenticeship and/or vocational training

• 1+ years' experience in the solar electric industry

• Bilingual, English and Spanish

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Organized and maintains a professional appearance

• Strong Verbal and written communication skills

• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams

Working Conditions

• Location varies with job site

• Estimated 25% travel time

• Driving required, needs valid Driver's license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

Physical Requirements

• Long hours spent outside on residential rooftops, driving to customer residences, some ground and rooftop work

• Various weather conditions include cold and snowy, hot and humid and everything in between, must be comfortable working in different environments

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs; assistance may be provided for oversized items

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and drive for up to 8 hours at a time

• Work postures include reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, and handling objects above/below the shoulder

Benefits

• Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match.

• Competitive compensation

• Company vehicle provided

• Corporate card

• Paid time off, including 10 holidays and Paid Parental Leave

• Cell phone allowance for many roles

• Free access to onsite fitness center in Houston and/or discounted fitness memberships through health provider

$36.75 - $36.75 an hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

We appreciate the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and we are looking to hire real people. If you use AI for any part of the job application process, we highly encourage that you review any AI generated content to ensure your personality and unique capabilities are highlighted. We reserve the right to disqualify candidates that we reasonably believe solely relied on AI generated content in the application process.

If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.