What it pays
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Half of all Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in the U.S. earn more than $63,800 a year — the middle 80% land between $44,150 and $108,420. About 465,840 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Craft and related trades workers earn about ₹16,825 a month on average — around ₹2.0 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$63,800typical pay / year
465,840people in this work
$108,420+top 10% earn
₹2.0 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Install solar energy systems
+Survey the rooftop and electrical room, confirm array layout matches the structural plan, verify panel racks,…
Install solar energy systems
+Survey the rooftop and electrical room, confirm array layout matches the structural plan, verify panel racks, inverters and breakers are compatible with the building wiring, then mount and secure the arrays to the racking and bond the frames to ground today.
The tools that do the workAutodesk AutoCADESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Install solar panels
+Confirm roof load capacity and module layout, mark rail positions to avoid rafters and vents, install…
Install solar panels
+Confirm roof load capacity and module layout, mark rail positions to avoid rafters and vents, install mounting rails with prescribed torque, anchor panels, wire the strings and route conduit to the combiner by the end of the day.
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Install solar collector mounting devices
+Locate and confirm anchor points, assemble and level the collector mounts, secure torque to spec, verify…
Install solar collector mounting devices
+Locate and confirm anchor points, assemble and level the collector mounts, secure torque to spec, verify structural fasteners and bonding, then attach the collectors and confirm alignment to the inverter input.
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Test control systems
+Power up the PV combiner and inverter, step through the control sequence checking sensors, communication…
Test control systems
+Power up the PV combiner and inverter, step through the control sequence checking sensors, communication links and safety interlocks, log measured voltages and fault codes, and leave a one-page checklist for the site owner if everything passes.
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Repair solar energy systems
+Isolate the array, inspect damaged modules and junctions, replace faulty panels or wiring, test repaired…
Repair solar energy systems
+Isolate the array, inspect damaged modules and junctions, replace faulty panels or wiring, test repaired strings under load and re-energise the system only after insulation and continuity meet code and the inverter shows normal operation.
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Apply weather seal to roof penetrations
+Inspect each roof penetration, remove debris and old sealant, prepare surfaces with primer, fit the specified…
Apply weather seal to roof penetrations
+Inspect each roof penetration, remove debris and old sealant, prepare surfaces with primer, fit the specified flashing, apply the approved weather sealant to a watertight finish, and perform a leak test before restoring the roof covering.
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Inspect construction supplies
+Inspect the incoming pallet of racking rails, clamps, and mounting bolts on Site B roof, verify quantities…
Inspect construction supplies
+Inspect the incoming pallet of racking rails, clamps, and mounting bolts on Site B roof, verify quantities against the delivery note, photograph any corrosion or deformation, flag missing fasteners to Greg in procurement before tomorrow morning.
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Check compatibility of materials
+Compare the module frames, rail profiles, and mounting clamps at House 14 to the module spec sheet and the…
Check compatibility of materials
+Compare the module frames, rail profiles, and mounting clamps at House 14 to the module spec sheet and the roof anchor details, confirm stainless grade and rail slot alignment, and report any mismatch to Emma engineering for approval before cutting rails.
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Install electrical and electronic equipment
+Mount the inverter, combiner box, and PV optimizer units in the garage, wire DC runs to the combiner per the…
Install electrical and electronic equipment
+Mount the inverter, combiner box, and PV optimizer units in the garage, wire DC runs to the combiner per the single-line, torque all lugs to spec, test continuity and insulation resistance, and note any failed components in the system log.
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Follow safety procedures when working at heights
+Set up fall-arrest anchor and edge protection on the south roof, don harness and lanyard, run a buddy check…
Follow safety procedures when working at heights
+Set up fall-arrest anchor and edge protection on the south roof, don harness and lanyard, run a buddy check with Jonah, then carry out the panel lift and secure work from the protected zone, logging safety checks before and after.
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Install circuit breakers
+Replace the damaged breaker in the main distribution onto panel D, isolate the supply at the meter, verify no…
Install circuit breakers
+Replace the damaged breaker in the main distribution onto panel D, isolate the supply at the meter, verify no live circuits with the tester, mount the new breaker, tighten bus connections to spec, and test trip function before re-energising.
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Inspect electrical supplies
+Inspect the electrical supplies crate at Commercial Lot C: check cable reels, MC4 connectors and junction…
Inspect electrical supplies
+Inspect the electrical supplies crate at Commercial Lot C: check cable reels, MC4 connectors and junction boxes for cuts, verify cable cross-sections against the cable schedule, tag nonconforming items and notify Sasha in purchasing by 5pm today.
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Cut, miter, and glue piping insulation to insulate plumbing pipes and fittings.
+Cut and miter the closed-cell pipe insulation to fit the hot and cold plumbing runs on the roof, glue seams…
Cut, miter, and glue piping insulation to insulate plumbing pipes and fittings.
+Cut and miter the closed-cell pipe insulation to fit the hot and cold plumbing runs on the roof, glue seams and taped joints on elbows and tees, then hang labeled insulated runs so they clear panels and flashings.
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Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
+Fill the roof storage tanks to working level, pressurise the supply lines, inspect every tank outlet, union…
Fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.
+Fill the roof storage tanks to working level, pressurise the supply lines, inspect every tank outlet, union and threaded fitting for drips, isolate and tighten any leaking joints, then record the final water level and leak-free test time.
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Install heat exchangers and heat exchanger fluids according to installation manuals and schematics.
+Mount the heat exchanger to the designated support, connect primary and secondary circuit piping per the…
Install heat exchangers and heat exchanger fluids according to installation manuals and schematics.
+Mount the heat exchanger to the designated support, connect primary and secondary circuit piping per the schematic, charge with the specified heat transfer fluid, purge air from the loops and verify flow and temperature rise match the manual.
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Apply operation or identification tags or labels to system components, as required.
+Attach durable operation and identification tags to the array junction boxes, isolators and storage tank…
Apply operation or identification tags or labels to system components, as required.
+Attach durable operation and identification tags to the array junction boxes, isolators and storage tank lines, include circuit IDs and commissioning date, and photograph each tag location for the record pack.
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Apply ultraviolet radiation protection to prevent degradation of plumbing.
+Apply UV-rated wrap and liquid weatherproofing to exposed plumbing insulation and pipe supports, inspect for…
Apply ultraviolet radiation protection to prevent degradation of plumbing.
+Apply UV-rated wrap and liquid weatherproofing to exposed plumbing insulation and pipe supports, inspect for gaps at joints and fasteners, and document that all outdoor piping has the specified UV protection.
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Prepare the necessary fixtures
+Prepare and lay out the mounting brackets, straps and isolation hangers for the hot water circuit,…
Prepare the necessary fixtures
+Prepare and lay out the mounting brackets, straps and isolation hangers for the hot water circuit, preassemble fixtures by matching bolt patterns to the rails and package the fixtures by roof zone for the installation crew.
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Solar energy
+Survey the roof at 49 Elm Street, confirm panel brand and inverter model fit the racking and breaker panel,…
Solar energy
+Survey the roof at 49 Elm Street, confirm panel brand and inverter model fit the racking and breaker panel, list missing fasteners and conduit lengths, note any safety anchors required, and produce a parts pick list for tomorrow's install.
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Interpret 3D plans
+Compare the roof 3D roof plan against the as-built measurements at 49 Elm Street, mark each proposed mount…
Interpret 3D plans
+Compare the roof 3D roof plan against the as-built measurements at 49 Elm Street, mark each proposed mount location that conflicts with vents or rafters, flag required rafter reinforcements and update the panel layout before crew briefing.
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