Hi Luke;
I would say that the ability to think is the primary attribute I'm
looking for, and the difference between an apprentice and a laborer. It
is indeed rare. Most folks really just don't soak up much of the
knowledge we're trying to pass on, either due to lack of interest or
lack of background. They're going to need to put in some study time on
their own, reading Solar Pro, Homepower, the RE Wrenches list, the NEC
code, product brochures, manuals, PV Design books, and then ask lots of
questions when they come back to work.
As mentioned before, living off grid is a crash course in this subject;
you've got to understand what's going on with the system or you'll soon
be sitting in the dark. It creates an innate desire to study up on the
subject. I have some very well informed customers that will not suffer
talking to fools.
R.Ray Walters
CTO, Solarray, Inc
Nabcep Certified PV Installer,
Licensed Master Electrician
Solar Design Engineer
303 505-8760
On 4/30/2015 12:46 PM, Luke Christy wrote:
Since we're pretty far down the road of throwing out traits that define the
mythic ideal employee/apprentice, I'm going to add what I think is one of the
most important (and probably most difficult to find) traits, which is the
ability to THINK (preferably quickly) on one's feet to solve a problem, as well
as willingness/desire to learn new skills and improve the skills one already
has.
It doesn't seem like it's asking too much to find someone with those abilities,
but it sure is rare to come across.
-Lukw
Luke Christy
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™: Certification #031409-25
NABCEP Certified Solar Heating Installer™: Certification #ST032611-03
CoSEIA Certified PV Installer
Solar Gain Services, LLC
PO Box 531
Monte Vista, CO. 81144
sgsrenewab...@gmail.com
719.588.3044
www.sgsrenewables.com
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