Solar Electrician

Ameresco • United States - Arizona - Remote, AZ

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About The Position

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group is seeking an Electrician to join its Solar Operations and Maintenance team in the Kingman, Arizona area. The role supports a power plant project and involves inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, installing, removing, and maintaining electrical and electronic equipment at commercial or utility solar facilities. Work is performed under the supervision of the Lead Electrician. The position may require occasional after-hours and weekend call-outs.

Requirements

• Current Arizona Journeyman's Electrical License.
• 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 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, including working 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, safe use of tools and maintenance procedures.
• Be available for occasional after-hours and weekend call-outs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

What This Job Offers

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