Solar Electrician

Ameresco • United States - New Jersey - Remote, NJ

7d • $37 - $54

About The Position

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group is seeking an Electrician to join its Solar Operations and Maintenance team in the Parsippany, New Jersey area. The role focuses on inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, installing, and maintaining equipment at commercial or utility solar facilities. The Electrician works under the supervision of the Lead Electrician and may supervise and train apprentice electricians or coworkers. Occasional after-hours and weekend call-outs are required.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of industrial solar electric/electronic maintenance experience involving 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 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 upon completion.
• 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
• May be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role
• People-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans

What This Job Offers

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