How a solar thermal installer / technician can use AI, task by task

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Equipment or circuit: [describe]
Testers: [meter, megger]

List tests, expected readings and safety steps. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Pipe: [sewer, water, storm drain]
Specs: [diameter, grade, depth, bedding]

List trench prep, bedding, grade checks, joining and backfill. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Surface: [brickwork, floor]
Product: [sealant, coating]

List prep, coats and cure times. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
System: [PV, thermal]
Roof or site: [type, pitch]

List mounting, wiring or plumbing steps and safety. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
System: [PV, thermal]
Roof or site: [type, pitch]

List mounting, wiring or plumbing steps and safety. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to install circulating pumps using pipe, fittings, soldering equipment, electrical supplies, and hand tools.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Pipe: [sewer, water, storm drain]
Specs: [diameter, grade, depth, bedding]

List trench prep, bedding, grade checks, joining and backfill. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to install flat-plat, evacuated glass, or concentrating solar collectors on mounting devices, using brackets or struts.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
System: [PV, thermal]
Roof or site: [type, pitch]

List mounting, wiring or plumbing steps and safety. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to assess collector sites to ensure structural integrity of potential mounting surfaces or the best orientation and tilt for solar collectors.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Site: [roof, land]
Technology: [solar, wind]

Make a site assessment checklist. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to perform routine maintenance or repairs to restore solar thermal systems to baseline operating conditions.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Equipment: [marine machinery, vehicles]
Schedule: [intervals]

List tasks and checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to cut, miter, and glue piping insulation to insulate plumbing pipes and fittings.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Insulation: [batts, blown, pipe, board]
Area: [walls, attic, equipment]
Target: [R-value, code]

Estimate quantities, list installation steps, vapour barrier placement and PPE. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to fill water tanks and check tanks, pipes, and fittings for leaks.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
System: [pipes, fixtures]
Test: [hydrostatic, air]

List test steps, pressures, durations and pass criteria. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to apply operation or identification tags or labels to system components, as required.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
System: [solar, electrical, mechanical]
Label rules: [code or manufacturer requirements]

List each label required, where it goes, and a final check before sign-off. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to connect water heaters and storage tanks to power and water sources.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Pipe: [sewer, water, storm drain]
Specs: [diameter, grade, depth, bedding]

List trench prep, bedding, grade checks, joining and backfill. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to install solar thermal system controllers and sensors.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
System: [PV, thermal]
Roof or site: [type, pitch]

List mounting, wiring or plumbing steps and safety. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to install plumbing, such as dip tubes, port fittings, drain tank valves, pressure temperature relief valves, or tanks, according to manufacturer specifications and building codes.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Pipe: [sewer, water, storm drain]
Specs: [diameter, grade, depth, bedding]

List trench prep, bedding, grade checks, joining and backfill. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to install monitoring system components, such as flow meters, temperature gauges, and pressure gauges, according to system design and manufacturer specifications.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
System: [boiler, piping]
Components: [valves, gauges, controls]

List installation and test steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to design active direct or indirect, passive direct or indirect, or pool solar systems.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
System: [PV, thermal]
Roof or site: [type, pitch]

List mounting, wiring or plumbing steps and safety. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to install heat exchangers and heat exchanger fluids according to installation manuals and schematics.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
System: [PV, thermal]
Roof or site: [type, pitch]

List mounting, wiring or plumbing steps and safety. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

I work as a solar thermal installer / technician. Part of my job is to apply ultraviolet radiation protection to prevent degradation of plumbing.

Context: The work draws on building and construction, mechanical and design.
Surface: [brickwork, floor]
Product: [sealant, coating]

List prep, coats and cure times. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.