electrical-supervisor/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — electrical supervisor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 47-1011.03 (Solar Energy Installation Managers).

Task statements

• [Core] Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.
• [Core] Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• [Core] Assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements.
• [Core] Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.
• [Core] Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.
• [Core] Monitor work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects conform to plans, specifications, schedules, or budgets.
• [Core] Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.
• [Core] Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, or mechanical systems.
• [Core] Visit customer sites to determine solar system needs, requirements, or specifications.
• [Core] Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.
• [Core] Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.
• [Core] Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.
• [Core] Purchase or rent equipment for solar energy system installation.
• [Supplemental] Develop and maintain system architecture, including all piping, instrumentation, or process flow diagrams.
• [Supplemental] Evaluate subcontractors or subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
• Assess locations for potential green technology installations.
• Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details.
• Coordinate construction project activities.
• Create construction or installation diagrams.
• Direct construction or extraction personnel.
• Estimate construction project costs.
• Estimate construction project labor requirements.
• Estimate materials requirements for projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.
• Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
• Test green technology installations to verify performance.