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Solar Electrician

Solar Electrician

CompanyAmeresco
LocationOregon, USA
Salary$45 – $52
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Current Journeyman’s Electrical License
  • Minimum of 4 years experience of industrial solar electric/electronic maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, testing, installation and/or maintenance of related electrical/electronic equipment.
  • Valid Drivers’ License in good standing, issued by state of residence.

Responsibilities

  • Recognizes safety hazards and follows safety guidelines for personal protection, protection of fellow workers and the protection of the public.
  • Reads and interprets instruction manuals, blueprints and control system drawings; applies knowledge to daily tasks under the supervision of the Lead Electrician.
  • Completes written and electronic records (i.e. work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, material requests) required to document the work in progress and as it is completed.
  • Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect; and install, remove and maintain solar site equipment such as solar panels, inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and SCADA equipment.
  • Supervise and train apprentice electricians/coworkers to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Electrician License a plus
  • Knowledge of electricity, voltage and current relationships for both AC and DC circuits.
  • Knowledge of Solar PV a plus.
  • Ability to successfully complete position training and testing requirements.
  • OSHA training and certification preferred.
  • Travel and flexibility for ‘on call’ support or varied schedule needs.