Master Electrician

Base Power Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Base is looking for a Master Electrician to train and lead Field Service crews for Chicagoland. This is a pioneering position in Base Power’s expansion beyond Texas, marking our first entry into the Chicagoland market. As the inaugural Master Electrician in this region, you’ll play a foundational role in shaping our field operations, training new crews, and setting the standard for excellence in service delivery. The ideal candidate brings a builder’s mindset—someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, embraces our mission to create energy abundance, and knows how to turn vision into reality through disciplined execution and strong leadership. This role is not just about technical expertise; it’s about laying the groundwork for long-term success in a new market.

Requirements

Active Master Electrician license for the city of Chicago, Elgin, or another AHJ that has reciprocity across Chicagoland.
Availability to onboard, train, and observe battery system installation near Base’s manufacturing & operations HQ in Austin, Texas. We anticipate this in person onboarding to take around 30 days.

Nice To Haves

Experience with installation or maintenance battery back up systems, EV chargers, PV systems, or whole home generators preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervising the installation of home backup batteries.
Troubleshooting and diagnosing field failures.
Inspection failure repairs.
Onboarding and facilitating training of new installer crews and/or subcontractors.
Meeting with inspectors and AHJs (Authority Having Jurisdictions).
Sitting for inspections.
Become a subject matter expert in Base hardware, general electrical principles, and applicable NEC Codes.
Respond to on-call duties for emergent electrical issues during nights and weekends on a scheduled, rotational basis.

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