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.