Solar Electrician

The Solar Electrician must be a highly motivated, team player who is willing to help in all aspects of building a solar farm focusing mainly on the electrical side of PV solar.

You will report to a management approved supervisor which may be reassigned as workload changes.

The duties of the Solar Electrician as determined by SunEnergy1 standards are to include, but are not limited to:

WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Oversee daily tasks as assigned by Electrical Foreman
• Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, and protection of fellow team members within OSHA guidelines
• Read and interprets instruction manuals, blueprints and control system drawings.
• Apply knowledge to daily tasks under the supervision of the Lead Solar Electrician
• Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect, install transformers, hook up inverters, knowledge of breakers, and understanding of SCADA equipment
• DC and AC testing including, but not limited to polarity, open circuit voltage, grounding continuity, and insulation resistance testing.
• Ensures the vehicle, tooling, electronics, software, and company property issued are accounted for
• Supervise and train apprentice electricians upwards to 10 team members and teach proper, and safe use of tools following OSHA standards
• Must perform preventative and corrective maintenance on solar site equipment and wiring under the supervision of the Lead Solar Electrician
• Ability to operate test equipment, such as: voltmeters, meggers, and amp meters
• Must understand the electrical work up to 600/1000 VDC and 480 VAC
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the local utility jurisdictions requirements
• Work as a solar farm team crew member and have the ability to help the mechanical and/or other departments as needed
• Ability to preform terminations and electrical connections in regards to PV Solar

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments (example: hot sun, cold, wet weather, mud, etc.)
• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight safely without assistance throughout assigned workday
• Must have full range or mobility in upper and lower body; ability to work in various positions and environments including stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting for extended periods of time during an 8-12 hour shift and able to routinely lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds without assistance and pushing and pulling of objects is required
• Able to work 8 -12 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required including occasional night shifts
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 80%) of the job
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance required
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Must display a positive attitude dedicated towards achieving results for the company as well as providing quality service and accuracy
• Must be a team player and able to work between multiple departments to reach a common goal
• Must maintain a clean and professional appearance and attitude at ALL times while at work, while representing or traveling for the company
• Responsible for daily upkeep of your work area
• Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime as needed
• Must wear required personal protective equipment at all times (hard hat, safety glasses, etc)
• Advise immediate supervisor of any safety or job related problems
• Must comply with all OHSA safety requirements and regulations

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.