Job Description
The Electrician will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of solar photovoltaic infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and safety of Nexamp's renewable energy systems. The role involves field-based electrical work, diagnostics, and collaboration with team members to support the company's clean energy mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled field maintenance of solar PV infrastructure
- Troubleshoot electrical issues and identify faults or deviations
- Conduct electrical testing and diagnostics on solar systems
- Maintain and document maintenance reports, track cases, and mitigate equipment underperformance
- Maintain relationships with customers, partners, and subcontractors
- Ensure safety compliance and maintain equipment and PPE
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and assist with process improvements
- Read and interpret drawings and specifications, procure materials and equipment as needed
Requirements
- Possess an electrical license in good standing.
- Have 3-5 years of relevant experience in electrical work, specifically related to solar PV infrastructure.
- Hold a driver’s license in good standing.
- Have OSHA certification.
- Ability to use ladders and work at heights.
- Experience with battery systems is strongly preferred.
- Possess highly developed electrical and PV related troubleshooting skills and expertise.
- Fully understand principles and safe operation of grid-tied, commercial PV, and ancillary electrical systems.
- Ability to conduct electrical testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of solar PV systems.
- Ability to identify and document faults, specification drawing deviations, safety violations, etc.
- Maintain thorough understanding of company, vendor, partner, and subcontractor capabilities.
- Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and assist with process improvement.
- Proficiency in office skills including the use of computers, Microsoft Office, data acquisition systems, communications, and remote computing.
- Knowledge of Ethernet, cellular, fiber, and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications and procure materials and equipment when required.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond the organization.
- Experience showcasing initiative to improve current work, processes, products, and services.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty.
- Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and a passion for solving climate crisis issues.
- Physical ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance tasks, including working at heights and using ladders.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package
401(k) employer-match
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to healthy snacks and coffee
Company service days and volunteer opportunities
Company outings
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