Journeyman-Lineman (Maine)

Novel Energy Solutions•Bangor, ME

1d•$60 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

A Solar Journeyman Lineman is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing solar power systems, including photovoltaic (PV) panels and related equipment. This role includes all in-house medium voltage overhead work, with no subcontractors used for overhead medium voltage activities.

Requirements

Licensed Journeyman (can be with reciprocity) in the states that NES is building
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Advanced knowledge of safety construction, commissioning, and testing electrical systems
Combination of electrical training and solar PV construction field experience
Ability to manage, train, and supervise others
High school diploma
Demonstrated critical thinking, organization and planning, prioritization, and follow up skills
Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Proficiency with Procore, or other construction management software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
Driver’s license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification
OSHA 30 certification
Fall protection training
Forklift operator experience
Mobile Elevated Work Platform
First aid certified
Competent in customer service and email correspondence
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical lines.
Troubleshoot and repair power outages and other electrical problems.
Operate heavy equipment like digger derricks, aerial lifts, and bucket trucks.
Climb poles and towers to access and work on electrical lines.
Prepare work sites, including digging trenches and installing anchors.
Follow all safety regulations and procedures, including those related to working with high-voltage equipment.
Report on work performed, progress, and any issues or concerns to supervisor.
Operate a variety of electrical testing equipment in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions.
Inspect plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of installations.
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
Follow OSHA safety regulations and provided safety training.
Provide on-the-job training to apprentice electricians.
Verify all OSHA and NES safety policies and equipment are used correctly.
Ensure quality of workmanship meets or exceeds minimum industry standards.
Participate in post-site walk activities: review engineering drawings to help develop medium voltage overhead bill of materials (poles, crossarms, cable, anchors/guys, risers, terminations); collaborate with Procurement and Project Manager to submit requisitions, obtain quotes, select vendors, issue purchase orders, and coordinate material delivery to site.
Oversee and perform in-house medium voltage overhead work, including pole installs (survey/dig/set/inspect), overhead crossarms (framing/insulators), overhead lines (stringing/sagging), overhead equipment (mounting/grounding), gang-operated air breaks/reclosers (install/wiring), riser terminations, and padmount terminations.
Perform maintenance of existing medium voltage overhead infrastructure.
Other duties as assigned.