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Job Alerts:
MN Renewable Energy Society seeking "Virtual" Site Assessor
The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society is now hiring a "Virtual" Site Assessor for Solar Hot Water and Solar Air Heat to complete remote assessments of people properties based on viewing the property through online sources and a form filled out by the customer indicating number of household members and their ages, utility companies (or propane), willingness to remove trees etc. The assessors input developing this program will also be important.
The report to the customer will consist of:
- Their solar potential (site and usage) for both technologies
- Rebate eligibility and status for both technologies
- Estimated cost of systems (Price for a two panel system will be set by program)
This job will be part time, based on demand, can be done from home and will pay $10-$15 an assessment. We do expect quick turnarounds on all assessments.
Please submit your resume to laurac@mnrenewables.org by April 30th. Please list your training and experience in solar site assessing.
MN Renewable Energy Society seeking Solar Site Assessor for SE Minnesota.
The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society is seeking a solar hot water/solar air heat site assessor to contract on a temporary basis in the SE region of Minnesota, see map below for specific region.
• Analyze energy use to suggest conservation strategies
• Measure the solar resource at several locations to determine the best site for solar
• Estimate of the energy (therms) that the solar hot water system or the solar air heating system will produce
• Written report on the outcome of the site assessment, which includes the information outlined above
• Determine future shading by documenting the size and species of trees in the solar window
MRES will provide the template for the site assessment report. The Site Assessor will need to have ready access to a solar pathfinder or equivalent, digital camera, computer, high-speed internet access, tree guides and provide their own General Liability Insurance.
We are seeking an individual that has good communication skills with a professional, friendly demeanor and excellent time management. Knowledge of solar is a must, energy efficiency measures, basic roof structure and home construction knowledge is preferable. Experience in the field and certification is preferable.
Individual must also be flexible to help us develop this program, work with our volunteer Make Mine Solar committee and installers.
Please include the number of assessments solar hot water vs solar air heat you have completed and (if applicable) the number of installations you have worked on for the same technologies.
Please send your resume to Laura Cina at laurac@mnrenewables.org by April 15th. For questions please call, 612-963-4757 or visit www.makeminesolar.org to learn more about the Group Purchasing Program these assessments will be part of.
If you are a business involved in renewable energy in Minnesota and have an open position you wish to add to our Job Alert section or wish to be added to our resource list for job seekers, contact MRES at info@mnRenewables.org today.
Helpful job boards:
Green Businesses working in MN:
Click on the businesses name to find out more about the company or on the provided link to go directly to the jobs portion of their website.
tenKsolar - tenKsolar designs, manufactures and markets cutting edge photovoltaic solutions (current job openings)
enXco - develops, builds, operates and manages renewable energy projects (current job openings)
RES Americas - develops, constructs, owns, and operates renewable energy projects (current job openings)
Vestas - designs and produces wind turbines and works to further develop the wind industry (current job openings)
Intertek - electrical product accreditation as well as safety, EMC, and performance testing (current job openings)
Other job search resources:
Check out the GreenStart Job Board at the American Solar Energy Society for opportunities outside of Minnesota.
Please note, the links above are not intended as an endorsement of any organization, nor is it a complete list of organizations in renewable energy and green industries. This page is provided through the support of MRES members as a tool for talented individuals when searching for a job in these industries.
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