Electrical Foreperson

Sunrun • Grand Prairie, TX

72d • $32 - $43

About The Position

The Electrical Foreperson will provide leadership and technical expertise for a solar installation crew. The Electrical Foreperson is responsible for the Safety, Quality, Customer Service, and Productivity of each assigned solar installation project. The Electrical Foreperson is a working field position that leads a team of 3 to 6 members to successfully complete residential and small commercial projects.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid Journeyman License/Electrician Certification or equivalent per local and state requirements, e.g. wireman license
• Knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards. Carry and maintain up-to-date NEC code book
• Ability to perform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead Installer
• Have CPR and First Aid Certifications up to date and keep maintained for purposes of continued employment (class costs are reimbursable by the company)
• Physically capable of performing work duties
• Professional appearance and customer interaction
• Have a strong work ethic, high level of craftsmanship/workmanship with strong attention to detail
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Possess strong mechanical/construction skills
• Have excellent verbal communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Have good people skills, able to manage, motivate and discipline when necessary
• Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC
• Maintain a valid Driver's License
• 5% travel required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful installation of residential solar projects
• Organize, lead, and train crew members to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes
• Ensure attention to detail with an emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, and productivity
• Effectively manage all aspects of the construction workflow of the project to drive productivity
• Ensure that there is adequate materials and equipment to safely and efficiently complete projects
• Effectively maintain project documentation and photo requirements
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards
• Check on progress of installers every hour throughout the installation to ensure the installation process
• Follow Construction Job Flow Procedures
• Develop a positive working dynamic within installation crew and branch co-workers
• Analyze and resolve worker problems and recommend solutions
• Maintain consistent and appropriate interface with customer throughout construction phase
• Perform weekly vehicle inspection for proper tire pressures, oil level, working lights, etc
• Obtain customer payments and deliver to management as required
• Ensure accuracy of your own and crew's time sheets
• Provide construct-ability feedback to management
• Maintain excellent lines of communication
• Perform service calls when necessary
• Additional duties assigned as needed

Benefits

• Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees