Solar Electrician

Description

• Position Summary:
  
  The Electrician is responsible for providing technical expertise to safely plan and perform electrical work for residential solar projects.   

    

  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

    

  • Safely plan and complete Main Panel Upgrades (MPU), GMA’s, Battery backup installs, and other major electrical work   

  • Ensure that the work is performed in a neat and workmanlike manner and compliant with all State and local codes and standards  

  • Assemble all components of a residential solar system   

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot system components to resolve electrical issues  

  • Interface with branch leadership to ensure compliance with electrician/labor ratios and continuing education requirements  

  • Follow OSHA, NEC, AHJ and Utility requirements  

  • Work with crew and complete all portions of Photovoltaic systems installs (PV)  

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical components and system issues.  

  • Follow all safe work practices.   

  • Provide top-notch customer service throughout the installation  

  • Upload photos and update job status in the company database when work is complete  

  • Strong knowledge and experience of conduit bending (EMT) ability to produce quality day after day.  

  • Perform service maintenance and repairs as needed  

  • Perform other related duties, as assigned.   
  • Document work by taking pictures and completing work orders  

  • Perform other assigned duties 

    

  QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

    

  Education & Certifications: 

   

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent  

  • Depending on the region, may be required to hold a Journeyman License or higher  

   

  Experience: 

   

  • Minimum 3 years of electrical installation and repair experience  

   

   

    

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

    

  • Must have working knowledge and experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels  

  • Must be experienced with all required hand and power tools associated with the electrical trade  

  • Ability to drive a vehicle during the normal course of business  

  • Must maintain a clean driving record with the ability to pass a driving background check  
  • Working knowledge of current NEC codes  

  • Ability to effectively manage work to achieve required timelines  

  • Strong interpersonal/human relations skills  

  • Ability to read and interpret single- and three-line drawings  

  • Ability to work safely in a branch/warehouse  

  • Ability to interact with co-workers and participate in meetings  

    

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES 

   

  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls  

  • Stand for long periods of time  

  • Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles  

  • Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl  

  • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out  

  • Repeat the same movements  

  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away  

  • Determine the distance between objects  

  • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects  

  • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects  

  • Understand the speech of another person  

  • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness  
  • React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet  

  • While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side  

  • Lift 50+ pounds  

    

  TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS (Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.)  If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites. ​​☒​ Up to 100% (e.g. Daily)