Job Description
The Certified Electrician 3 will provide electrical expertise to lead the installation of residential solar systems and batteries to ensure conformance to existing national and local building codes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the installation of electrical systems that interconnect our solar array to the grid power of our customer’s residential property
- Ensure work performed by all electricians is of good workmanship and compliant with current NEC and local codes
- Complete solar battery installations as assigned
- Troubleshoot system problems and resolve electrical issues
- Safely plan and complete Main Panel Upgrades (MPU)
- Work with branch team and home owners to fulfill any necessary system upgrades/repairs to support our solar equipment
- Mentor others to enhance their overall electrical skills
- Train on Sunrun established best practices as well as prepare team members for future positions at Sunrun
- Work cross-functionally with license holders, AHJ inspectors, and crew members to serve as a subject matter expert on electrical work
- Solve for recurring quality issues and failed inspections to increase the installation pass rate
- Additional duties assigned as needed
- 100% travel required
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 4 years solar electrical installation and repair experience required
- Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 1000 VDC and 480 VAC
- Working knowledge and experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels required
- Ability to proficiently perform the job duties of a Certified Electrician 1
- Must possess a valid Journeyman License/Electrician Certification or equivalent per local and state requirements, e.g. wireman license
- Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
- Certified to use equipment i.e. forklift, scissor lift, snorkel lift, skid steer ect
- Osha 10 or Osha 30
- Electrical/PV Installation Knowledge:Working knowledge of current NEC codes
- Ability to interpret single line drawings and PV systems from roof to meter
- Demonstrates knowledge of electrical principles as it pertains to solar interconnection/tie-in and code and how PV systems operate
- Understands interconnection activities
- Understands basic construction principles
- Electrical Coaching and Leadership: Facilitates advancement of electrical skills and knowledge in others by providing clear, specific performance feedback, and by making suggestions for improvement in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem
- Safety: Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely
- Customer Service: Ability to establish rapport, build relationships and loyalty with external and internal customers and coworkers, and remains tactful when communicating
- Results Driven: Proven ability to meet deadlines and key metrics
- Works independently, as a team player, and drives results in a fast paced, team based environment
- Must be willing to assist teammates and build strong relationships to achieve company and department goals
- Problem Solving: Solid logical decision making and troubleshooting skills with the ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
- Exercises good judgment
- Takes ownership of issues or questions and will escalate problems to the appropriate persons and follow up accordingly with the customer
- Knows when to involve supervisors
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