Solar Electrician

Ameresco • United States - Massachusetts - Remote, MA

4d • $37 - $54

About The Position

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group is hiring an Electrician for its Solar Operations and Maintenance team in the Central Massachusetts area. The role focuses on inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, installing, and maintaining commercial or utility-scale solar facilities and related electrical and electronic equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Lead Electrician, and includes documenting work, following safety procedures, and occasionally responding to after-hours and weekend call-outs.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Journeyman's Certification.
• At least 2 years of industrial solar electric/electronic maintenance experience in the repair, inspection, testing, installation, and/or maintenance of related electrical/electronic equipment.
• Valid driver's license in good standing, issued by the state of residence.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electricity and voltage and current relationships for AC and DC circuits.
• Ability to successfully complete position training and testing requirements.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stand, stoop, lift, carry, reach, climb, hear, and see, and to work on ladders for extended periods with hands and arms at heights while installing and troubleshooting equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Solar PV.
• OSHA training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Recognize safety hazards and follow safety guidelines to protect yourself, fellow workers, and the public.
• Read and interpret instruction manuals, blueprints, and control system drawings, applying that knowledge to daily tasks under the supervision of the Lead Electrician.
• Complete written and electronic records, including work orders, calibration sheets, timecards, and material requests, to document work in progress and completed work.
• Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect, install, remove, and maintain solar site equipment, including solar panels, inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and SCADA equipment.
• Supervise and train apprentice electricians and coworkers in the proper and safe use of tools and maintenance procedures.
• Be available for occasional after-hours and weekend call-outs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Potential eligibility for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED