Solar Electrician

Job Description

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group has new opportunities for Electricians experienced in inspecting, troubleshooting and maintaining commercial solar facilities and battery storage facilities. We are looking for qualified candidates that resides in the Southern NY area. The employee will be provided a company truck and would be dispatched from their home to various sites in their region.

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 field supervisors and operations manager;

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 under the supervision of the field supervisors and operations manager;

Supervise and train apprentice electricians/coworkers to teach proper, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures; and

Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of wo years of industrial electric/electronic maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, testing, installation and/or maintenance of related electrical/electronic equipment.

Knowledge of Solar PV

Knowledge of Battery Storage

Valid Drivers' License in good standing, issued by state of residence.

Additional Qualifications:

Current Journeyman Electrician License.

Knowledge of electricity, voltage and current relationships for both AC and DC circuits.

Ability to successfully complete position training and testing requirements.

Ability to push, pull, bend, stand, stoop, lift, carry, reach, climb, hear, see, and work on ladders for extended periods of time with hands and arms at heights to install and troubleshoot equipment.

OSHA training and certification preferred.

Travel and flexibility for ‘on call’ support or varied schedule needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Warwick, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person