Electrical Apprentice - Maine

Novel Energy Solutions•Bangor, ME

4d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Novel Energy Construction is looking to hire an Electrical Apprentice in Maine. This is a full-time onsite position, the pay range is $26.98 - $40.00 per hour, and the timeframe is Monday-Friday with extended hours and frequent weekend work. After a 60-day probationary period, employees will be eligible to enroll in benefits and accrue sick and vacation time based on hours worked. We are aiming to fill this role immediately and the required certifications and licensure include enrollment in our company-supported Registered Apprenticeship Program (see Required Education and Experience section for more details). This is a full time traveling position. Core Focus Area: The Electrician Apprentice performs a variety of tasks and assists other craft workers in the construction, maintenance, and repair activities on solar PV systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
MN Apprentice license, or Unregistered electrician license
A valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record
Enrollment in our company supported Registered Apprenticeship program where you will complete both on-the-job hours and course work (after hours), which will be monitored. Enrollment in this program is mandatory for this position and the program cost is roughly $695 per year - once the Apprentice completes all courses and passes each module test, Novel will reimburse 50% of the tuition fee. This is a four-year program and once completed you will be able to test for a Journeyman's license.
Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work
Problem-solving
Putting the team first, working well with others
Relationship building and Intrapersonal skills
Using Company tools and processes
Daily Discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback
Delivers results consistently
Creates a process for one's own work
Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating into existing processes via process mapping
Communication skills: Written and verbal communication, Presentation skills, Running meetings, Email, Conflict Management, Building a Business Case, and Listening
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
Performs strenuous tasks in challenging outdoor or field conditions.
Frequently lifts, pushes, pulls, and carries materials using core strength and stability.
Able to jump, sprint, and throw objects as needed.
Requires strong manual dexterity and coordination across multiple limbs (e.g., hands, arms, both hands together).
Must be able to move arms and legs rapidly and efficiently.
Maintains high levels of physical endurance throughout the workday.
This role will require travel to various project sites.
Reliable transportation is a must.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or equivalent in construction technology
1-2 years solar construction experience
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification
OSHA 10 certification
OSHA 30 certification
Fall protection training
Forklift operator experience
Mobile Elevated Work Platform
First aid certified
CPR Certified
Pallet packaging
Competent in customer service and email correspondence

Responsibilities

Take direction from crew foreman with the installation of solar projects in the field.
Maintains a clean job site, picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Shipping, receiving and storing construction or conservation materials and equipment
Loads and unloads trucks using appropriate equipment.
Delivers materials to construction sites and/or storage facilities.
Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
Brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director or HR manager.
Acts as a trouble shooter on current projects?
Maintain and monitors quality standards?
Assures compliance with Company safety policies and OSHA and/or MSHA safety standards
Post-construction site clean-up performed on a timely basis.
Other Duties as assigned.