Commercial Solar O&M Lead Electrician

Namaste Solar | Colorado Springs, CO

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Posted Date 8/22/2024
Description Why us?

Are you interested in working in renewable energy and furthering your career as a journeyman
electrician? If so, Namaste Solar is looking for you!

Our Commercial Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Team has an opening for a journeyman electrician
to perform regular maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and small utility solar photovoltaic
(PV) systems. You'll be a critical part of supporting over 460 solar PV sites in Colorado and will get
exposure to a wide variety of customers and a talented team of solar professionals. Our O&M team's
focus is to be the premier solar O&M in Colorado by providing best-in-class customer service and the
technical expertise required to keep systems online and running efficiently.

Namaste Solar is a worker-owned cooperative, a Certified B Corp, and a Public Benefit Corporation. After
one month of employment, we offer a path for you to become a co-owner of Namaste Solar. As a co-owner,
you'll be able to vote on critical company issues, run for Namaste Solar's Board of Directors, and
participate in our annual profit-sharing program.

We've fostered a thriving, inclusive organizational culture and workplace that offers flexible work
schedules and prioritizes personal well-being and growth. We strive to incorporate diverse perspectives
and ideas to challenge and improve how we do business in a rapidly changing and expanding industry.

Lead Electrician Core Responsibilities:
• Perform licensed electrical service work on commercial and utility-scale solar PV installations across Colorado.
• Manage and support your apprentice electrician crew mate.
• Troubleshoot and repair solar PV systems efficiently and safely.
• Provide feedback to O&M team members to help improve processes and team dynamics.
• Educate apprentices and other team members on proper and safe execution of electrical service work.
• Interface with customers via email and phone regarding scheduling and work-scope follow-up.
• Installation and repair of Data Acquisition Systems (monitoring) for commercial projects.
• Initiate and facilitate equipment warranty claims and vendor RMA processes.
• Track and report on work orders in Salesforce and SiteCapture on cellular devices and computers.

What You Bring
• Colorado State Licensed Journeyman Electrician
• Flexibility to work in a dynamic environment with a wide variety of job scopes.
• Ability and desire to mentor apprentice electricians.
• Attention to detail and technical aptitude.
• Strong safety mindset.
• Ability to travel within the state of Colorado.
• Comfortability working at heights, on ladders, and pitched roof surfaces.
• Comfortability using laptop, cell phone, e-mail and various applications.
• Professional and timely communication style.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, one-lines, and technical equipment manuals
• OSHA and NFPA 70E knowledge

Work Schedule
• Monday-Friday- 40 hours
• Our work is outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Occasional overnight travel within the state of Colorado and an active driver's license.
• This position will occasionally require "on-call" coverage one weekend day.
• Opportunities for overtime, but not a requirement.

Compensation and Benefits
• Compensation is dependent on experience, certifications and licenses.
• Aside from basic hand tools that you will be required to acquire, your service vehicle will be outfitted with the tools required for O&M service work.
• Company provided computer and mobile hotspot.
• We offer CIGNA health insurance and dental Insurance within the first 30 days.
• Life Insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• 401K program.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Flexible paid time off.
• RTD EcoPass.
• Discounts to install solar on your home.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Salary38.00 Hour
Trade
Electrician
Per Diem
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