Job title: Solar Electrician
Company: CDL Electric
Job description: Job Description:Job Title: Solar ElectricianDepartment: Alternative EnergyPay Type: Hourly – Potential Earnings ($55,000 – $85,000 w/ overtime & travel)*Based on relevant experience*Status: Full TimePosting Headline:CDL Electric is looking to grow our Solar Energy Division! If you take pride in the work you do and are dedicated to high quality service, you’re who we want! The solar industry is growing every year, making this a great opportunity to join CDL as we become the best provider for solar projects in the region.**Direct solar experience is not required to apply but is PREFERRED.**Summary/Job Overview:The key role of this position will be to lead the electrical work for solar installations and service type work. Your work will primarily be solar-related installations & service, but you will also assist with other electrical jobs as needed. The position will require someone who is well organized and can manage multiple ongoing projects and tasks. The person in this position is someone who we can count on to complete work without active supervision. The position will include physical demands of working on steep rooftops and, lifting heavy equipment, and ensuring safe working conditions.CDL is looking for someone who is eager to learn new technologies, equipment, and methods to become an expert in solar energy.Must live in Joplin, MO or surrounding areas, or within driving distance of our office located in Joplin, MO.Qualifications / Experience:
- MUST hold Journeyman or Master electrical license in at least one of these states MO/KS/OK/AR
- NABCEP PVA, PVIP, PVIS, or other certification is a PLUS
- Knowledge of residential & commercial, single-phase & 3-phase electrical equipment, cabling, and installation methods
- Knowledge of current NEC as applicable to solar installations
- Knowledge with solar equipment, modules, inverters, racking, and monitoring systems
- Knowledge & experience reading and installing per project plan sets and electrical diagrams
- Experience with proper use of fall prevention and fall restraint systems
- Experience with communication and low voltage wiring such as ethernet and RS485
- Good with time management, schedule coordination, and managing materials inventory
- Good with technology, software, mobile apps, and computers
- Experience & knowledge with the following systems is a PLUS:
- Enphase – IQ Microinverters, IQ battery, IQ system controller, IQ gateway
- SMA – String Inverters, Commercial String Inverters
- IronRidge, Unirac, & Sunmodo – ground & roof mount racking systems
Duties & Responsibilities:Day to day work may consist of any of the following:
- Planning for upcoming installations and creating electrical material lists.
- Assist with creating and submitting material lists to equipment suppliers and placing orders.
- Counting orders for accuracy and/or organizing warehouse space and equipment.
- Contacting customers to communicate the schedule and going over the work to be completed.
- Performing detailed site surveys of structural dimensions and electrical equipment prior to installation.
- Assist with project electrical planning, switchgear layouts, and coordinating with AHJ and/or utility companies.
- Performing all parts of solar installation with an emphasis on electrical specific work.
- Assist your team with rooftop work, DC cabling, mounting racking, mounting inverters, and be a team player for the entire installation.
- Commissioning and activation of systems upon utility PTO.
- Actively learning and training on new equipment while looking for better ways to improve our overall quality of work and installation efficiency.
- Complete service calls and troubleshoot electrical related issues.
- Diagnose system issues, recommend equipment replacements, necessary repairs, and assist with completing service work orders.
- Assist with electrical work orders when needed.
- A majority of jobs will be within our immediate service area; however some projects will require overnight travel. Approximately 25%-50% of work will require overnight travel, but this will vary depending on specific work.
- If traveling for a project you will be HOME ON WEEKENDS.
Demonstrate the ability to put quality of work above all; we will provide the best system designs, best equipment, best customer service, and be leading experts in the solar industry.Physical Demands:
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling and/or sitting for long periods of time
- Working at heights, climbing ladders, using fall protection equipment
- Working on rooftops from flat roof to high pitched roofs
- Push/pull/lift/move up to 60lbs repeatedly
- Working in adverse weather conditions
Benefits:
- Vacation, 401k, Health, Dental, and Vision
- Company provided work vehicle
- Company provided gas card
- Phone reimbursement and/or work computer
- Power tools and electrical specific testing equipment
- Per diem
Expected salary: $55000 – 85000 per year
Location: Pittsburg, KS
Job date: Sat, 17 Aug 2024 04:55:30 GMT
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