As a part of HeatSpring’s free Solar Career Pathways course, professionals from across the solar industry provide students with an inside look at their careers through bite-sized interviews. Professionals share the details on what their jobs entail, their day-to-day activities, how they got there, and advice for those looking to follow a similar path.
Keith Rohman, Co-Founder and COO of TXSOL, talks about his experience launching a solar service company to address a big need in Austin and the surrounding areas for skilled solar O&M providers.
“Because there are so many installations going up right now, that leaves a large need in the O&M space.”
Keith Rohman
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Solar Career Map also highlights the solar service technician/solar O&M technician role within the installation and operations sector. Echoing Keith’s own experience, IREC notes that successful solar service technicians typically have at least 3-5 years of work experience within the industry. Typically, solar field service is delivered by journey-level electricians or technicians with a strong foundation in electrical theory and practice, photovoltaic systems, and performance monitoring. Median pay hovers around $53,070/year or $25.51/hour. Experience, certifications, and skill can certainly push solar service technicians well beyond the median pay.
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