Company Description
Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all.
Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.
Department Description
Palmetto Capital is a branch of Palmetto focused on the democratization of the renewable energy and HVAC industries. We provide homeowners with financial products to benefit from solar power, energy storage systems, and home efficiency through advanced heating and cooling technologies. We empower solar and HVAC sales professionals and installation companies with access to our proprietary platform, financing, customer management system, and milestone quality control system. Our #1 focus is a phenomenal experience for our customers and partners, evidenced in our growing financial product adoption.
Location
This position will be based in the Philippines.
Summary of Role
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the review and close-out of milestone packages (project documents, photos and design details)for Palmetto’s Third Party Ownership product. The primary objective of the role is to drive high quality standards of Palmetto owned assets and to clarify necessary remediations to ensure strong portfolio health (systems that can last for 25 years!). They will also review solar monitoring platforms to verify they are created accurately, and confirm the estimated production of sold systems meets the installed design. With daily project throughput review, they will ensure project milestone approvals and rejections are actioned in a timely manner, with clear communication to external partners. They will support the LightReach division to gather data to drive partner accountability and establish a culture of quality for the organization. In addition to the desktop project review, there are specific programs which have a site inspection aspect which requires physically accessing the project site to assess workmanship, both structurally and electrically, to ensure quality standards and provide feedback to Certified Installers.
Strategic & Tactical
- Review installation photos and job close out documentation
- Review design material, and verify sold production to physical installation
- Review solar monitoring sites, layout, and registered product
- Provide clear and concise kickback reasoning for rejected packages
- Resolve closeout package kickbacks for fast resubmittal turnaround times
- Remain current on install material and methods, product trainings and integration of new products
- Support installation best practices, customer site profile creations, and customer satisfaction
- Handle incoming chat or ticket systems for expedient kickback resolution
- Identify trends or patterns with partners and drive remediation recommendations
- Contribute to partner calls with new and existing operations teams to drive education and best practices in order to drive up M1 & M2 pass rates
- Perform and document site inspections as prescribed under specific programs, accessing roofs and electrical equipment
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in a technical or construction based solar role
- Experience with interdepartmental problem solving or project management
- Experience in photovoltaic design preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work with and influence 3rd parties
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Excellent analytical skills
- Experience with standard business tools such as G-Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.
- Ability to climb ladders, access and work on rooftops, including in varying weather conditions
- Ability to stand, kneel, or bend down for extended periods during inspections
- Adhere to field safety protocols and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing work in the field
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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