How do they match: Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

  • Solar System Installer
  • Thermal Systems Technician

  • Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

  • Apply operation or identification tags or labels to system components, as required.
  • Demonstrate start-up, shut-down, maintenance, diagnostic, and safety procedures to thermal system owners.
  • Design active direct or indirect, passive direct or indirect, or pool solar systems.
  • Install monitoring system components, such as flow meters, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges, according to system design and manufacturer specifications.
  • Install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.
  • Perform routine maintenance or repairs to restore solar thermal systems to baseline operating conditions.
  • Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.

  • Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures.
  • Install solar energy systems.
  • Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.