Residential Solar PV Apprentice - Electrical Apprenticeship

Namaste Solar • Boulder, CO

347d

About The Position

The Residential Solar Apprentice is a full-time role, responsible for supporting all aspects of project installation. This person works with a crew to complete array installation including layout, roof attachment, racking and module assembly, combiner box installation, home run wiring, battery installation and commissioning.

Requirements

• Experience working in construction
• Basic understanding of solar PV installations
• Understanding of tool use and familiarity with construction best practices
• Comfortably able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, work with tools, and work on rooftops in varying temperatures
• Have reliable transportation to work along the front range and a clean driving record
• Have a basic set of hand tools
• Good at problem solving and following directions
• Highly organized and good follow through
• Able to multi-task and set priorities
• Effectively coordinate and communicate with others
• Able to succeed in a fast paced, community environment

Nice To Haves

• NABCEP certification
• OSHA-10 safety certification
• Previous experience installing solar PV
• Ability to read and understand field layouts
• Basic understanding of grid-tied PV system design
• Basic understanding of electrical wire sizing and conduit connections
• Previous experience as a foreman or crew leader
• Proficient with computers and the following applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and Smartsheets

Responsibilities

• Ensure personal, crew and job site safety at all times
• Ensure all necessary materials and tools arrive to the job site
• Ensure all solar and storage installations are completed to system design specifications and meet expected top-quality standards
• Ensure install resources are optimally utilized
• Provide excellent customer service to homeowners
• Assist with delivery of installation documentation in a timely manner
• Support tool management and proper maintenance of install vehicle
• Stage materials and tools and load vans
• Perform quality roof penetrations
• Assemble racking and mounting systems
• Place and attach panels
• Ground and wire modules and combiner box
• Perform voltage testing
• Assist with general site preparation and clean up
• Driving to customer sites and Namaste Solar offices

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A company issued EcoPass
• Generous Paid-time off package
• Apprenticeship starts day one and counts toward your electrical license
• Co-ownership opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees