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.

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