Solar Electrician

Ameresco • United States - New Jersey - Remote, NJ

7d • $37 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group is hiring an Electrician for its Solar Operations and Maintenance team in the Mahwah, New Jersey area. The position involves inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, installing, removing, and maintaining equipment at commercial or utility solar facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of the Lead Electrician, and the role also includes documenting work and helping train apprentice electricians and coworkers. The electrician must be available for occasional after-hours and weekend call-outs.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of industrial solar electric/electronic maintenance experience involving 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 experience in lieu of a diploma.
• Knowledge of electricity and voltage and current relationships for both 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, see, and work on ladders for extended periods, with hands and arms at heights, to install and troubleshoot equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Recognize safety hazards and follow safety guidelines to protect oneself, 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, time cards, 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
• Insurance, investment, and incentive plans

What This Job Offers

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